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Purefield Ingredients LLC Electrician Apprentice in Russell, Kansas
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Electrician Apprentice - Wheat
Position Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Shift: 6:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday Friday, with weekly on call rotation
Positions SUPERVISED: None
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Electrical Apprentice will help perform all aspects troubleshooting malfunctions, blackouts and repairing appliances industry under the direction of our electrician. The goal will be to produce and maintain well-functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities.
Other duties taught under the discretion of the Electrician:
- Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom, and other electrical systems
- Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
- Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
- Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
- Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
- Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
- Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units
- Attend monthly safety meetings
- Understand and follow all SQF and FSMA policies
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE:
- Must have the ability to complete training under discretion of Electrician
- May be required to take additional course and continued education
- Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
- Learning to troubleshoot PLC programming
- Running conduits and calculate proper load sizing
{=html} <!-- --> - Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints - Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Education/ conditions of employment:
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must pass random drug screening tests
- Must be 18 years of age or older
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
- Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
- Keep hand and arm steady
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
- Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions
- Quickly move hand, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
- Work and cooperate with all members of PureField Ingredients in a professional and courteous manner
The employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, climb and bend. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Specific hearing abilities are required.
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Hardhat and protective eyewear required within and around processing facilities. Hearing protection required in areas where levels exceed 85 db. Uniform provided by PureField Ingredients. Steel toe leather boots. Additional PPE is required when handling hazardous chemicals and in certain areas of the facilities.
Must be able to speak and listen clearly. Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy.