Industrial Electrician - Andrews, SC

Company: Agru America
Location: Andrews
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:
Job Summary:The Electrician ensures that the machine working components and work areas are in safe condition. They are responsible for preventive maintenance and downtime machine repairs for the production process to be sure that high quality product is being made and proper machine standards are being followed. They are able to backup the Maintenance Supervisor in their absence and to an extent program the PLC under the direction of the Production Manager. They report equipment problems and safety concerns to the immediately. Responsible for maintaining machines that extrude or draw out thermoplastic materials into sheets, plates, pipes, rods, fibers or structures.
Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all electrical components are in safe working order and well maintained.
• Plans the layout, installation, and repair wiring of electrical fixtures, motors, apparatus and control equipment.
• Installs, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, circuitry, control panels, fixtures, motors, and equipment in accordance with national Electrical Code specifications.
• Performs systematic electrical and electronic trouble-shooting.
• Responsible for major repair, maintenance, and installation of all machinery in assigned area.
• Assists in any number of maintenance activities including machine repair, installation new equipment, building walkways, cleaning and painting.
• Orders parts and supplies and assists in assessment of new machinery and equipment needed.
• Plans new and modified installation consistent with specifications of electrical codes. Also performs general maintenance and processing duties as needed.
• Receives information from Maintenance Manager about: work order requests, safety requirements, PLC programming needs, preventive maintenance instructions and manuals.
• Informs the Maintenance Manager about: equipment problems, PLC program input/output, safety concerns, procurement of spare parts and tools.
• Works with PLCS and to some extent is able to correctly and program the PLC under the direction of the Production Manager.
• Able to back up Maintenance Supervisor in their absence.
• Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed.
  
  
  Requirements:
  Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to troubleshoot and multitask
  • Electrical mathematic and unit conversion skills
  • Report accidents, injuries, damage to equipment immediately.
  • Identify and eliminate safety hazards.
  • High attention to detail and is willing to learn
  • Team player who is reliable and trustworthy
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area.
  • Verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    Education and Experience:
    • High School diploma / GED, required
    • Working on electrical components in an industrial setting and general maintenance experience
    • Previous experience working with and to some extent programming PLCs, wiring electrical components and running conduit cabling
    • Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification a plus
    • Previous experience in maintenance in a plastics/textile manufacturer preferred
      Physical Requirements:
      • Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
      • This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping.
      • Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment
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