Job Description

Job Description

DuPont's Safety & Construction is recruiting for an Industrial Electrician to join its dynamic team located at its manufacturing site in Buffalo, NY. Yerkes Buffalo is the North American manufacturing home of Corian solid surface products, introduced in 1968 and the founding manufacturing location for Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films, introduced in 1961. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.

As an Industrial Electrician, you will:

* Perform all phases of installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of electrical and instrumentation systems.
* Repair, adjust, and install electrical equipment including but not limited to programmable controllers and recorders, transmitters and transducers, motor control centers, power lift trucks, building lighting, heating, AC and ventilation equipment, electrical motors, complex electronic devices, control panels, relays, conduit and switches.
* Troubleshoots and repairs complex problems: visually inspects diagnoses and observes electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems.
* Installs wire systems and rigid conduit.
* Changes-out and repairs AC/DC electric motors and parts, relays, solenoids, and terminal strips.
* Disassembles equipment to gain access to problem, using crane, hoists, hand tools, power tools, hammers, pry-bars, etc.; examines parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
* Uses blueprints, diagrams, repair manuals, calipers, micrometers, scales, and other measuring instruments as required.
* Prepares equipment for repair or replacement parts. Replaces defective parts and reassembles equipment.
* Starts equipment following repair and tests performance in conjunction with other teams (Operations, MT, MIQA)
* Withdraws equipment, components, and materials from the stockroom inventory system and order materials from vendors as required.
* Completes required documentation.
* Comprehend and complies with critical quality, environmental, and safety policies and procedures.
* Position is a day shift but may revert to shift work

Job Qualification

* Minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required
* A diploma/certificate of completion from an accredited trade school or apprenticeship program is most desirable
* 2 years' experience as an Electrician, Maintenance/Control Mechanic or similar in a manufacturing environment is required
* Able to understand and interpret the National Electric Code
* Able to troubleshoot and maintain 12V-480V system
* Willing and able to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule including holidays and weekends as well as overtime, sometimes on short notice.
* Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
* Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the position and perform work in confined areas and hard-to-reach conditions.
* This is a bargaining union opportunity; those selected may be expected to join the local union
* This role is located in Buffalo, NY and may require less than 5% of travel
* A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States; No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position

The following skillsets are preferred by the site:

* Associates degree or higher in Electrical Technology or related discipline is strongly preferred
* 4 years' experience as an Electrician, Maintenance/Control Mechanic or similar in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred
* Knowledge of programmable logic controls and other control systems, graphical user interfaces, motor starters, gear boxes, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
* HVAC skills preferred

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