Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician Are you wired for excellence?

Are you energized by industrial machinery and working safely?

If so, Insteel has an opportunity for you!

About Us Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC.  We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications.

We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications.

The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.

About You The person we seek is energetic, success-driven, and has deep technical expertise.

A successful candidate will have exemplary electrical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and strive to be a valuable team member and a key player in the business's success.  Position Snapshot As an Electrical Technician, you will install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures and conduit, and electrical systems in a discrete heavy manufacturing environment.  You will use your technical expertise to ensure the equipment and processes function accordingly to produce within quality specs and with the designed performance.

To be successful in this role, you will :

• Practice safe work habits as an individual and with co-workers, and work effectively in a team environment Know and understand safety equipment and be aware of machine safety procedures Possess an in-depth knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and electrical integrity Have a working knowledge of electrical safety guidelines and electrical safety-related work practices such as Lockout / Tagout and Arc Flash safety regulations Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt / ohm meter, etc.), and demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (i.e., fuses, conductivity) Troubleshoot and diagnose polarity, electrical power distribution systems, and correct problems in AC motor drives Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced electrical circuits—relays, contactors, motors, starters, and DC drives Demonstrate proficiency in reading, drawing, and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and symbols Possesses a working knowledge of 24V, 110V, 220V, 277V, and 480V three phase systems Requirements and Education : Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship / applied trades training).
• Training requires basic knowledge of shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors, and various types of precision measuring instruments.
• A minimum of 2 years as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Multi-craft experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
• Organizational experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferred.

For your hard work, you receive :

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