Industrial Electrician - Quakertown, PA

Job ID:  100913

Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, a division of Oldcastle, is one of the largest manufacturers of bagged and bulk decorative mulch, soil, stone, and limestone products in the nation with over 40 production facilities.  We take pride in serving a diverse group of customers including independent garden centers, mass retailers, landscapers, contractors, and homeowners.

Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring proper electrical functioning of plant equipment and machinery and to troubleshoot any electrical/electronic malfunctioning and complete appropriate repairs and maintenance 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Maintain and repair all existing electrical/electronic equipment in the production areas
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment
• Operate mechanical tasks as directed by supervisor
• Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed
• Maintain strict documentation of all plant electrical circuitry
• Provide general lead electrician support
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings
• Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other facility personnel
• Replace or repair faulty electrical/electronic components of machine
• Calibrate and adjust all electrical/electronic equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Do minor troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance for programmable logic controller based equipment
• Repair and programming of various manufacturers of PLCs & HMIs
• Maintain proper stock of tools, and electrical parts to perform routine work.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Requirements / Education / Experience

• Associate’s degree or completion of Technical School and Apprenticeship program or equivalent in training, experience and education
• Minimum of 5 years industrial experience in electrical support functions
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA and other required safety requirements, especially those related to electrical/electronic operations and components
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
• Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces and National Electrical Code
• Must have a clean, valid drivers license 

Physical Environment

• Ability to lift, push or pull 60 pounds or more
• Requires often climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, and twisting
• Able to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, extending extremities and under extreme work environments

What Oldcastle Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About Oldcastle

Oldcastle has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the Oldcastle family. Oldcastle operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Oldcastle is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Oldcastle family!

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