Electrician

Company: Unifrax
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job RequirementsAlkegen brings together two of the worlds leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, were delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industrys most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, were always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! The Industrial Electrician will safely and effectively execute electrical systems repairs on industrial equipment. Use in-depth knowledge of motors, indicating systems, transformers, switchboards (low voltage), motor controllers, circuit breakers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and other electrical equipment essential for production performance in a manufacturing facility to troubleshoot and repair machinery.Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and systems for emergency repairs.
• Works from schematics, drawings, layouts or other specifications to install and test electrical systems or equipment
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Systems tests and inspections, documenting results.
• Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures.
• Uses test instruments to determine faults and replaces components
• Work with a range of hand tools including electrical test equipment.
• Determine which machines, techniques, and tools to use when moving equipment and completing jobs.
• Assists specialists and engineers in making complex repairs.
• Comply with all plant safety directivesQualifications/ Experience:
• Must be able to work well in a team environment as part of a 12-hour shift crew.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as an electrician or similar role where electrical experience was gained (ie Electromechanical Technician)
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with good applied mathematical skills.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc.If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people ALL PEOPLE breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veterans status, or any other protected class.Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

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