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Eaton

Electrician - 2nd Shift

Elmira, NY

Eaton's EPG CPD PCD Power Components Division division is currently seeking a Electrician - 2nd Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $32.55 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

This position works with the Maintenance team to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repairs, and to ensure compliance with codes. Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system. Follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on specifications and codes. Cleans breaker panels and ensure objects are not placed in front of them.

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Important areas of operations you'll work on (but are not limited to):

Install and maintain pipe systems, hydraulic steam, pneumatic equipment
Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related equipment
Maintain and Service PLC's

Working Procedure

1) Receive oral and written instructions from supervisor or other designated personnel.
2) Provide own hand tools and lockable toolbox.
3) Read and interpret maintenance specifications, blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
4) Layout, install, alter, maintain and repair electrical wiring, communication and control systems, circuit breakers, transformers and other electrical equipment.
5) Analyze power, control and communication system failures. Diagnose cause and make system repairs per appropriate specifications. Check system upon completion of work to ensure proper operation.
6) Fabricate parts using simple machine tools such as drill press, band saw, pipe threading machine, shear and press break. Prep and paint parts as required.
7) Be able to soft and silver solder.
8) Obtain necessary tools, equipment and hardware from stock.
9) Observe National Electrical Code and plant electrical standards.
10) Perform specified preventative maintenance on all types of electrical factory and production related equipment.
11) Perform all job requirements of "Electronic Electrician (EE)".
12) Maintain company records as required.

Qualifications:

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

Have completed a State Licensed Journeyman Apprenticeship Program or the ability to complete or reasonable equivalent.
3 - 5 years of industrial electrical experience preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
* Possess and demonstrate basic technical knowledge of some or all of the following: Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication
Piping systems
Electricity
PLC's (Programmable logic controllers)
Process control instrumentation
Process equipment
Personal Computing

Skills:

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Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Horseheads North, NY 14845, USA
Job ID: Eaton-20440Horseheads
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)