Electrician

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, and natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

We currently have an opening for an Electrician on 1st shift at our facility in Elizabethton, TN and are looking for great people who are interested in helping our boss – the customer.

SUMMARY

Uses documented electrical training and experiences that include the application of National Electrical Code knowledge. Electrical safety training including Arc Flash Training. Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe (air, water, hydraulic and electrical conduit) and electrical systems in industrial establishment by performing the following duties.

Overview: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Research machine specific instructions through equipment manuals or online information.
• Have attention to detail on any equipment installed or worked.
• Reference schematics and basic information on the equipment itself (voltage, amperage, transformer operation, hydraulic valve operation, pneumatic equipment operation) to assure equipment is not damaged by misapplication.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts contacting Supervisor if assistance is needed

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  Preferred: Electrician specific certificate of completion, documentation or licensing. National Electrical Code application. Safety training including Arc Flash Training.

  Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two to four year related experience and/or training; or documented equivalent combination of education and experience.

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

  REASONING ABILITY

  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer.