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Job SummaryThe Electrician A (Facilities & Equipment) will be acting under General Maintenance orders with minimum technical assistance repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical control circuits, single loop controllers, equipment sensors, Programmable Logic Controllers, and operator interface terminals.
Job Responsibilities This position is focused on instruments and controls but must also be able to Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance to include repairs to equipment and appliances within an establishment using hand tools and testing instrument. Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, and communication and power circuits. Identify and correct defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as ammeter ohmmeter, and voltmeter. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes and armatures. Mounts motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications. Perform PM’s on electrical and electronic systems and equipment Perform corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.Job Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent 4 years of Electrician experience Fluent in English and able to demonstrate strong Reading and Writing operational proficiency Able to perform heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds assisted US Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
The compensation for this position is:
$22.37/hour - $40.62/hour
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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