Mestek Machinery

Industrial Electrical Technician

Mestek Machinery Cedar Rapids, IA
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Job Description

Job Description

The candidate will use electrical instruments such as multimeters and amp meters. Will be building electrical consoles by viewing electrical layouts. Drill and punch all boxes for the conduit. Make all conduit and flex runs. When flex runs are made, they are then fastened in place by either welding clamps or drilling and tapping and then pull wire. The candidate will be able to do control and power wiring.

Overtime is based on business needs and is NOT mandatory. The rate of pay is based on prior work experience and schooling. Skill blocks, available after the probationary period to test on, add up to additional $2.25 money per hour.

Full benefits package offered through Mestek and SMART Workers Local 263.

www.mestek.com - please view our website to see the machinery.

Essential Duties

  • Read blueprints and schematics to be able to identify the proper parts.
  • Be able to use some electrical instruments such as multi-meters and amp meters.
  • Basic soldering.
  • Be able to do control and power wiring.
  • Requires some climbing 35’ would be about the maximum height.
  • Wire and test small stand-alone machines.
  • Bending and installing EMT/rigid conduits.
  • Organizing prints and layouts.
  • Layout box location, drill and tap frames, or weld box bars in their proper location.
  • Drill and punch all boxes for the conduit.
  • Welding skills for mounting electrical boxes and devices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and see through to resolution.
  • Make up subpanels with terminal strips and place them in boxes.
  • Pull wire, and then number wires.
  • Understanding of machine processes, logic, and ladder diagrams.
  • Perform machine and facility repairs and installations.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge or prior electrical experience.
  • Job involves lifting a maximum of 50 pounds.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to operate a fork truck.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have an electrical and mathematic background and be able to read and interpret electrical diagrams.

Physical Demands

The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position requires the ability to pass a competency test, pre-employment drug test, and background check.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Company Description

Requires a preliminary comptency test seeking 70% minimum to move on to the next phase. Second phase is a hands on test, tour and interview.

Requires a preliminary comptency test seeking 70% minimum to move on to the next phase. Second phase is a hands on test, tour and interview.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Machinery Manufacturing

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