Electrician

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The individual will perform electrical wiring of automated systems to include installations, troubleshooting and repairs. May have all or partial responsibility for electrical and/or pneumatic systems on large integration programs. The major responsibilities include wiring of panels to the automated machinery, including end-devices on motion platforms. This also includes powering / troubleshooting the electrical panels, wiring the process heads, and wiring the fastener feeder systems to the main control panel.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Perform PM’s and repair electrical systems of industrial machinery.
• Follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints/schematics and wiring diagrams (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic blueprints).
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Wire machines, run conduit, build control panels.
• Run pneumatic lines to valves and cylinders.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and repair/replace.
• Ensure the safety of the electrical systems.
• Repair or replace wires, cables or other fixtures/equipment using hand tools.
• Performs troubleshooting; start up and de-bug of machinery.
• Required to travel to customer facilities for machine installations and service.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At least 2 years electrical experience.
• Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards. Specifically, NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC and CE as they relate to control panel design and build.

• Journeyman Electrician Preferred.
• Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
• Ability to organize and maintain effective inventory.

Position will require out-of-the area and overnight travel. Travel can be up to 30% of the time.

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee daily while performing the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• The employee may be exposed to noise and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• May be…