Electrician 1

Job Summary

Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures.

Job Duties

• Use hand tools and testing instruments to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components and isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment
• Replace faulty switches, sockets and other elements of electrical systems
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes and armatures
• Mount motors, transformers and lighting fixtures into position and complete circuits according to diagram specifications
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Inspect completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes
• Estimate time and material costs on electrical projects
• Requisition new electrical supplies and equipment
• Read and interpret blue-prints or electrical schematics and has knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Require accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects
• Physical stamina