Electrician - Lincoln Electric : Job Details

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN, United States (US)Employment Status: Hourly Full-TimeFunction: ManufacturingPay Range: $26.39 - $31.00Target Bonus: 5.0%Req ID: 25506

Position Summary: Advanced level integrated systems electrical assembly knowledge and ability.

Role qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• 5 years or more related experience

Position responsibilities:

• Checks for parts when missing or due
• Properly fill out non-conformance sheet for modifications performed during assembly
• Locate CAD drawings for the electrical assembly process
• Trains Electrical Integration Tech I, & II when requested
• Must be able to read and prepare drawings or follow blueprints/schematics to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, as well as to ensure compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes in order to ensure compatibility and safety of the system
• Performs final inspections for engineering sign-off
• Takes inventory, orders, and restocks items when assigned
• Cross trains with other departments as assigned
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and according to specifications
• Monitors daily technical and/or electrical activities and maintains an effective preventive maintenance system
• Maintains plant quality and safety requirements
• Completes assigned work efficiently and per Tennessee Rand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI)
• Troubleshoots and corrects electrical problems in a fast-paced environment and conveys information to engineers to update or redesign equipment
• Works in a team or as part of an autonomous group performing work orders and providing technical support
• Performs technical analysis to prepare recommendations for future action
• Plans, schedules and records all maintenance activities, repairs and ensures all required materials and/or parts are available, prepared and organized as necessary to optimize manufacturing operations
• Tracks, develops and leads electrical maintenance work
• Confers with team leads to identify or prevent potential problems and work through to resolution
• Travels to customer locations to reassemble cells
• Performs electrical rebuilds as required
• Estimates time required to complete the required tasks
• Coordinates work with customer contacts to verify drop locations, hot work permits and other off-site requirements
• Complete required tasks by project specific dates
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and boom truck
• Maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Run wires through conduit
• Test or repair electrical based equipment
• Work closely with engineers and contractors
• Be knowledgeable of OSHA codes and requirements
• Be aware of safety and proper lifting and transporting heavy and oversize loads
• Be aware of automated equipment and its inherent dangers
• Be proactive in continuous improvement methods
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in the maintenance of equipment.
• Follow directions and ensure a safe and high quality product and production environment
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a skills inventory score indicative of a level III or higher technician

Essential skills and experience:

• Measurement skills (measuring tape, calipers, etc.)
• Hand/power tool knowledge
• Intermediate-Advanced Mechanical ability
• Work requires 4 to six 6 in electrical construction or maintenance, which may include time in an approved apprenticeship program, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Note: Incumbent will handle more complex and difficult projects than that of the Electrician.
• Preventative maintenance experience is recommended
• Experience with robotic equipment
• Willing to travel to customers' sites
• Demonstrate concern for safety on project of crew and others
• Advanced knowledge of electrical components used in automation
• Proven industrial electrical experience and troubleshooting in both electrical circuitry and PLC is a requirement.
• A general knowledge of the Quality Program Manual
• A thorough knowledge of WI-43
• A general knowledge of Tennessee-Rand Equipment Build Standards
• A general knowledge of Tennessee-Rand Technical Guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of industrial drives, AC-DC power, electrical instrumentation,
• DCS, industrial controls/DCS, DCS/PLC, control valves, blueprint schematic reading,
• AC/DC schematics, electrical PLC, and general schematic layouts.

Nonessential skills and preferred experience:

Reporting to this position:

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Understand the Company's EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company's Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.
• Attend required EHS training

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high voltages. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.