Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Volvo GTO, Kings Mountain Operations now has a vacant Industrial Electrician position available. We are looking for a highly engaged colleague that wants to join us and the Volvo Group to help achieve our vision of becoming the most desired, innovative, and successful transport solution provider in the world.
About the Position
The candidate will be responsible for the electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and machinery. Demonstration of mechanical aptitude, the ability to grasp complex concepts easily, and pay attention to detail is needed. This includes, but is not limited to the activities/responsibilities listed below.
Main Activities and Responsibilities for These Roles
• Interested, engaged and committed to teamwork and professional development in order to lead the business towards set goals
• Promote and/or create a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Ability to think strategically and holistically in order to make decisions for what is best for the function and the facility
• Independent judgement and initiative are required
Core Responsibilities
• Diagnose and repairs components on CNC/NC machine center equipment
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning facility equipment including transformers, motors, and light fixtures. Replace broken or damaged components and wiring as needed
• Work with other members within the maintenance team and production department to troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery and equipment
• Replace faulty machine equipment including, but not limited to, relays, switches, positioning devices, and controls
• Service and repair electric motors
• Manipulate automated equipment via HMI, remote control, teach pendant and other control devices for the purpose of troubleshooting purposes and repair/service verification
• Assist in the planning and installation of building wiring, conduit, and electrical equipment
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty electrical components to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machines and equipment
• Install conduit and cabling/wiring for newly installed machinery and equipment including robotics, conveyance, and the associated programmable controllers
• Terminate wiring for power supply, interconnecting cables, data/communications cables, and a variety of other cabling and wiring connections
• Willing to learn, grow, be flexible, action oriented and work with a sense of urgency
Technical Requirements
• Proficient working with voltages up to 600 VAC including 480 VAC and 277 VAC
• Knowledge and experience working with 12 VAC and 24 VDC controls
• Knowledge and experience working with PLC applications such as Rockwell RSLogix and Siemens software
• Strong understanding and comprehension of electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of motor controls, drives and other motion control devices
• Working knowledge of multi-axis robots and controllers from ABB
• Working knowledge of Landis, Heller & Leibherr machine center trouble shooting
• Working knowledge of Lap top computers and Microsoft applications
Critical Competencies and Experience Required
• Knowledgeable in both practice and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP/SMP) and plant safety guidelines
• Must have knowledge of problem solving tools, such as root cause analysis, 5W1H and 5 Whys
• Must be familiar with Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement processes
• Must be familiar with Kaizen processes
• Journeyman Card or 8 years of documented experience in an electrical trade
Minimum Education Required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical School /Post high school training preferred
• 8 years of documented industrial electrician experience in a manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements
• Employee must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?