Electrician III

Company: Carpenter Technology
Location: Hartsville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSIGN ON BONUS!!!-- EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS!!!----------------------------The Carpenter Technology Corporation "Hartsville Operations" located in McBee, South Carolina, is a mini-mill supplying a variety of sizes and specifications of high-quality round, square and hexagonal stainless steel bars for distribution. Carpenter Technology acquired Talley Metals in 1997 to increase manufacturing capacity within the corporation's core Specialty Alloys Operations division.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-- Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping, cross training and operator level maintenance in support of equipment operation. Responsibilities also include attention to safety according to specific training and safety rules.Responsible to develop, maintain and implement an effective and efficient Preventive Maintenance program in order to anticipate/prevent equipment failures. Trouble-shoot and diagnose manufacturing and support systems and make effective repairs in an efficient manner to get equipment back into operation as quickly as possible. Responsible for following established safety procedures, including wearing PPE and lock-out/tag out procedures. Responsible to diagnose, repair, and reprogram Programmable Logic Control, Human Machine Interface systems, and their companion controls. Responsible to test modified or new equipment to ensure proper and safe operation before turning equipment over to the production operators. Responsible to understand the plant lubrication systems, pipe, hydraulic, pumping, and pneumatic systems and to assist mechanics as needed. Maintains, trouble-shoots, and calibrates electro-mechanical systems. Must understand the electrical power distribution system and trouble-shoot, diagnose, and repair as necessary.-- This includes production equipment electrical system as well as for the facility. Familiar with the operation, application, and trouble-shooting of AC and DC motors and drive systems. Read and understand systems drawings. Maintain and trouble-shoot furnace combustion systems. Operates mobile equipment as necessary in the performance of maintenance duties. Assist in the training of other production and maintenance employees. Responsible to follow established and common sense housekeeping at all times.-- Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSThe Electrical Maintenance-- Technician-- requires progressive training from entry level position. The progression is as outlined:Entry Requirements:

• Associates Degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology, or closely related field, or equivalent on-the-job experience.Class "C" Electrician (3 - 12 months)
  • Safety training - lock-out/tag-out, confined spaces, and other company required safety-- training
  • Mobile equipment, overhead crane, and high reach operator training
  • Plant infrastructure training --- electrical power systems
  • Basic understanding of all plant production processes - hot mill, annealing, cleaning, cold finish, and cold draw
  • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) training
  • Plant protection - understand how to secure all plant systems
  • Basic electrical print reading training - production equipment
  • Preventive Maintenance trainingClass "B" Electrician (12 - 24 months)
    • Communication/Interaction Skills training
    • Select a specialty and develop plan to progress - PLCS, AC/DC Drives, Level 2 systems
    • Basic electronics training - production equipment; i.e., PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives
    • Bearing training
    • Hydraulics/pneumatics training
    • Calibration training
    • Combustion-- system training
    • Instrumentation training
    • Advanced PM training - maintenance management system including parts ordering/inventory system
    • Complete PMs
    • Respond to trouble callsClass "A" Electrician (12 - 18 months)
      • Complete plan for technical development of chosen specialty
      • Develop Safety Standards for a major project; i.e., Lock-Out/Tag-Out
      • Thorough understanding of the two major manufacturing processes
      • Develop a PM schedule for a major manufacturing process
      • Calibration training
      • Advanced hydraulics training
      • Continue electronics/electrical systems training
      • Complete PMs
      • Respond to trouble callsElectrical Technician (4 years)
        • Leadership role of problem solving process problems
        • Continue to learn other plant production processes
        • Leadership role on startups of new equipment
        • Training of other maintenance and production personnel
        • Develop PMs for equipment
        • Complete and improve existing PMsSpecific initial and recurring training requirements may be found on the Job Qualification Check Sheet (JQC) for this positionPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.-- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.-- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. The work environment is such that the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.-- The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat.-- The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration.-- The noise level of the work environment is usually very loud. PREFERRED FOR THE-- ELECTRICIAN III
          • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well organized and the ability to prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
          • Willing to work in a fast paced, every changing work environment.
          • --Associate's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering PreferredCarpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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