Electrician

Career Opportunities:
Electrician (70266)

Requisition  
70266 - Posted
- Fall River Manufacturing

You will serve as a technical resource and project support in the development and application of production systems across a variety of machining processes. You will be responsible for cost and quality improvements and maintaining daily operations to achieve division goals.

• Install and maintain electrical work on plant electrical systems and equipment with minimum supervision, using a broad knowledge of applied trade practices and technique.
• The use of ladders, raised platforms, caged lifts at various heights up to and including 30 feet is required.
• Plan, lay out and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in conformance with established codes, install switches and controls, central subsidiary control panels, electronic devices and all other duties incidental to installation.
• Work from wiring, hydraulic, pneumatic schematic drawings and code book.
• Use all electrical measuring and testing devices.

• Support proper implementation of new processes & equipment.
• Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment related problems including electrical, mechanical, and programming.
• Provide leadership and development to maintenance staff to diagnose and solve electrical equipment issues.
• Drive process improvements through the use of WPS/WCM manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Provide technical support to production and work teams and serve as a technical resource for the department.
• Support maintaining stability in day to day operations.

• Journeyman’s card or equivalent experience to a Journeyman (ex: previous engineering experience, electrician certifications, etc).
• Able to read electrical schematics and knowledge of programmable controllers.
• Hands‑on experience with low voltage (480 V and below) electrical applications.
• Basic experience with automation disciplines: PLC Programming / HMI Development / Variable Frequency Drives / Motion Control / Industrial Networks / Sensors.
• 2+ years in manufacturing environment with a good understanding of plant operations and engineering, and skilled‑trade technician work.

• Ability to use hand tools and fabrication tools.
• Ability to work as a team, independently, and work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent planning and project management skills.
• Ability to support delivery of projects on time and on budget.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Solid decision‑making and judgment skills.
• Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks.

• Programming ability in AB Suite (PLC), Fanuc & ABB Robotics.

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