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Job Title:

Industrial Electrician

Job Description:

General Description

Installs, maintains and repairs electrical circuits, electrical test equipment, special electrical devices, electric motors, manufacturing equipment, etc. Depending on work location, scope is either construction/utility based or supports manufacturing equipment and processes.

General Requirements

Diagnoses, services and adjusts all types of machine tools and automation (including robots) required to manufacture transmission components, primarily PLC/CNC based.May perform troubleshooting duties to detect cause of malfunction of electrical circuits and computer-controlled circuits or equipment and makes corrections.Install, maintain, and repair machinery power circuits, building lighting circuits, electronically controlled circuits, circuit boards, electrical test equipment, special electrical devices, etc. May install, adjust, calibrate, disassemble, clean, repair and reassemble a variety of electrical instruments, such as: timing devices, profilometers, comparators, indicators, pressure and flow gages, relays, thermostats, gear checking machines, torque wrenches, micrometers, recording instruments, and all other electrical equipment of a similar nature. Uses a variety of test instruments, such as ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, megohmmeters, etc. Lay out, fabricate, and install conduit, wire control panels, install bus bars, connect and disconnect wiring of machine tools, etc. May handle parts, gages, and their components manually or with the aid of material handling equipment and works with delicate instruments which require extreme care. Works from complex schematic and wiring diagrams, written and verbal instructions. Knowledge and understanding of current electrical code.Works within the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) completing work orders, documenting work performed and requisitioning parts.Performs any duties incidental to the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment. Basic hand and power tools are to be supplied by candidate.Must be able to work independently or in team environment.May be required to train fellow tradespeople.

Required Qualifications      

Journeyperson must have completed a formal apprenticeship OR have 8 years of equivalent experience.Journeyperson In Training (JIT), must have 70% of the full skillset, typically at least 5 years’ experience.   Must have knowledge of shop math and be able to read, interpret and work from blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications

Troubleshooting experience, especially on PLC/CNC control systems.Ability to utilize laptop or other advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment.Veterans with MOS experience maintaining and repairing complex control systems are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions and Hazards

May be required to work with high voltage electricity.May be required to work in cramped positions or from ladders, in oils and greases, etc.Must be able to pass the industrial vehicle physical examination.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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