General Electrician

Arconic
Lafayette, IN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for industrial electricians who install, maintain, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems and work flexible, on-call schedules.

Best fit for

  • Industrial electricians with hands-on experience in automation systems and a Journeyman Certificate
    — “Candidate must have a Journeyman Certificate with experience in Industrial Electricity or equivalent experience.”
  • Candidates capable of working rotating 24X7 shifts and handling diverse materials and equipment
    — “Be willing to work a fixed or rotating 24X7 work schedule (8- or 12-hour shifts).”
  • Individuals with proven skills in PLC logic modification and testing of industrial systems
    — “Capable of installing and debugging new or retrofitted automation equipment and able to modify or write PLC logic.”

Things to consider

  • Probation period may impact long-term employment stability
    — “Permanent employment subject to a probation period not to exceed 6 months.”
  • Must be eligible to access controlled technology, which may limit candidate pool
    — “Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with PLC logic, automation equipment, and power distribution systems
    — “Experience required in installation and troubleshooting of PLC’s, CNC equipment, A.C./D.C. servo systems, A.C. frequency drives, power distribution and electrohydraulic systems.”
  • Emphasize specific technical skills with tools like oscilloscopes and vibration analyzers
    — “various measuring and testing equipment such as thermometers, micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, frequency meters, pyrometers, psychrometers, gas analyzer, signal generators, oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, ultrasonic testers, infrared equipment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • installation and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment
  • troubleshooting and repair of systems
Typical background
journeyman certificate in industrial electricityexperience in industrial electricity

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical InstallationTroubleshootingMaintenanceSolderingWeldingBrazingSafety Protocols

Preferred

RefrigerationAir-conditioningPyrometricCombustion EquipmentPower GenerationRectifyingDistribution Systems

Stack & domain

ElectricityElectrical EquipmentElectronic EquipmentRefrigerationAir-conditioningPyrometricCombustion EquipmentPower GenerationRectifyingDistribution SystemsSolderingWeldingBrazingSafety DevicesMechanical Taping EquipmentVarious Measuring And Testing EquipmentPLC LogicTeamworkProblem-solvingAttention To DetailCommunicationJourneyman CertificateIndustrialManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Arconic

Arconic is seeking General Electrician to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN.

Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Be willing to work a fixed or rotating 24X7 work schedule (8- or 12-hour shifts). You may be required to work evenings, nights, holidays, and overtime.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Functions of the Job

Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems including recording/controlling equipment including computer peripherals. 

Refrigeration/air-conditioning, pyrometric and combustion equipment; power generation, rectifying, and distribution systems.

Materials Used, Processed and Handled

All types of wire, cable, fiber optic, conduit, fittings, fasteners, and composition and insulating materials. 

Soldering, welding, and brazing materials. 

Solvents, cleaning materials and acids, lubricants and transformer oils, inks. 

Natural, refrigeration, and various other gases such as nitrogen, chlorine and ether. 

Adhesives, paint, aluminum oxide and mercury; all types of electrical and electronic equipment and parts.

Tools and Equipment Used

Various poser and manual hand tools common to the trade, saws, drill presses, sanders, lathes, threading machines, pipe benders, soldering, brazing, welding, and cutting equipment, mechanical taping equipment.

Ladders, and scaffolding, cranes, man lifts, earth angers, line trucks and industrial vehicles. 

Wet/dry cleaning equipment. 

Bearing pullers, vacuum pumps, coil winders, thermocouples, two-way radios, various measuring and testing equipment such as thermometers, micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, frequency meters, pyrometers, psychrometers, gas analyzer, signal generators, oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, ultrasonic testers, infrared equipment, and other special recording and alignment equipment. 

Various types of safety devices; video display terminals and program units.

Benefits

Benefits Start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and 401K with company match up 6%. Plus 2 weeks of paid vacation after 6 months and 1000hrs worked.

Basic Qualifications:

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this positionThis position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.Candidate must have a Journeyman Certificate with experience in Industrial Electricity or equivalent experience.

Satisfactorily pass a comprehensive online and hands-on skills test.Pass a physical examination, drug screen test and background check. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience required in installation and troubleshooting of PLC’s, CNC equipment, A.C./D.C. servo systems, A.C. frequency drives, power distribution and electrohydraulic systems. 

Capable of installing and debugging new or retrofitted automation equipment and able to modify or write PLC logic. -Or a Journeyman’s card (A Department of Labor Certificate or Equal).  Testing and a skills demonstration will be required.  Permanent employment subject to a probation period not to exceed 6 months.

If you are not currently working as a general electrician, proof of experience and/or a copy of your Journeyman’s card must accompany your bid.

Source: Arconic careers

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