Electrician Apprentice

Company Name: Crane
Location: Not Specified

The Grade 3 Apprentice is responsible for performing all duties defined by Electrical Group Leader. This includes but is not limited to the installation, maintenance and repair of all equipment, components and systems to include, raw materials processing, papermaking and process related equipment, paper converting equipment, electric motors, fans and blowers, and material handling equipment.   These responsibilities include: preventative maintenance, trouble calls, night calls and carrying out project work in all areas of manufacturing.

The starting rate for this position is $21.04/hr.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the installation of all electrical equipment – replacement, new and upgrades as required
  • Assist in the preventive maintenance and servicing of all assigned electrical equipment
  • Learn to trouble shoot and repair electrical equipment and systems as required
  • Practical safeguarding of all personnel and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity
  • Positive interaction and communication with staff, supervisors and customers
  • Maintain all documentation required, i.e., drawings, work orders, equipment history, etc.
  • Work closely with the Group Leader to plan, coordinate and schedule all work
  • Timely response to supervisor and customer requests
  • Demonstrate positive attitude to peers, supervisors, customers and subordinates
  • Obtain a Massachusetts Journeyman’s License within three years

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Possess basic math skills
  • Ability to accurately record and document all work
  • At least two years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment or equivalent
  • Ability to learn excellent trouble shooting, fault analysis and problem solving skills
  • Ability to assist and learn troubleshooting 480vac 3 phase motor control systems
  • Ability to assit and learn Variable Frequency Drives
  • Understand, follow and abide by, all applicable laws, regulations & codes (i.e., MGL, NEC, MEC, NFPA, OSHA, and BOCA)

Basic Knowledge of:

  • Electrical properties of mill equipment
  • Electro-mechanical (i.e., motors, generators, etc.) equipment technology and applications
  • Programmable logic control equipment, operations and programming.
  • Electrical protective devices
  • Use of electrical tools and installation/service equipment (i.e.: hydraulic benders, pullers, etc.)
  • AC and DC electrical circuits
  • Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear equipment, technology, maintenance and servicing
  • Use of test equipment for electrical measurements, data collection and fault analysis (i.e.: meters, meggers, oscilloscopes, recorders, etc.)
  • Reading and interpreting blueprint drawings, schematics and diagrams of electrical components/systems and installing, troubleshooting and repairing same from these
  • Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and call-ins as needed
  • Capable of working at elevated heights, i.e. from ladders, staging, elevated platform lifts, etc.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and utilize personal motor vehicle for transportation between Company locations

To apply, visit www.careersatcrane.com