Maintenance Electrician

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Volvo GTO, Kings Mountain Operations now has a vacant Industrial Electrician position available. We are looking for a highly engaged colleague that wants to join us and the Volvo Group to help achieve our vision of becoming the most desired, innovative, and successful transport solution provider in the world.

The candidate will be responsible for the electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and machinery. Demonstration of mechanical aptitude, the ability to grasp complex concepts easily, and pay attention to detail is needed. This includes, but is not limited to the activities/responsibilities listed below.

• Interested, engaged and committed to teamwork and professional development in order to lead the business towards set goals
• Promote and/or create a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Ability to think strategically and holistically in order to make decisions for what is best for the function and the facility
• Independent judgement and initiative are required

• Diagnose and repairs components on automated and manual production equipment
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning facility equipment including transformers, motors, and light fixtures. Replace broken or damaged components and wiring as needed
• Work with other members within the maintenance team and production department to troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and equipment
• Replace faulty machine equipment including, but not limited to, relays, switches, positioning devices, and controls
• Service and repair electric motors
• Manipulate automated equipment via HMI, remote control, teach pendant and other control devices for the purpose of troubleshooting purposes and repair/service verification
• Assist in the planning and installation of building wiring, conduit, and electrical equipment
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty electrical components to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machines and equipment
• Install conduit and cabling/wiring for newly installed machinery and equipment including robotics, conveyance, and the associated programmable controllers
• Terminate wiring for power supply, interconnecting cables, data/communications cables, and a variety of other cabling and wiring connections
• Willing to learn, grow, be flexible, action oriented and work with a sense of urgency

• Proficient working with voltages up to 600 VAC including 480 VAC and 277 VAC
• Knowledge and experience working with 12 VAC and 24 VDC controls
• Knowledge and experience working with PLC applications such as Rockwell RSLogix and Siemens software
• Strong understanding and comprehension of electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of motor controls, drives and other motion control devices
• Working knowledge of multi-axis robots and controllers from ABB
• Working knowledge of Laptop computers and Microsoft applications

• Knowledgeable in both practice and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP/SMP) and plant safety guidelines
• Must have knowledge of problem solving tools, such as root cause analysis

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical School /Post high school training preferred
• 5 years of documented industrial electrician experience in a manufacturing environment

• Employee must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $29.02 - $35.85/hour, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience.

In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for…