Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Location:

Grover, NC, US, 28086

Position Type: Professional

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 automated and manual production 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 Laptop 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

**Minimum Education Required**

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School /Post high school training preferred

5 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

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

**Who we are and what we believe in**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 groups leading brands and entities.

**Group Trucks Operations** encompasses all production of the Groups manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Groups 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?

Job Category: Maintenance

Organization: Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 14909

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**Do we share the same aspirations?**

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the worlds most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

**Nearest Major Market:** Charlotte

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Concord