GIBSON

Gibson (the company) is an American manufacturer of guitars and other musical instruments based in Nashville, Tennessee. Orville Gibson founded the company in 1902 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to make mandolin-family instruments. Gibson moved into guitars and invented the archtop guitar by constructing the same type of carved, arched top used on violins. By the 1930s, the company was also making flattop acoustic guitars, as well as one of the first commercially available hollow-body electric guitars. Many Gibson instruments are highly collectible since Gibson was at the forefront of innovation in acoustic guitars, especially in the big band era of the 1930s. Gibson sells guitars under a variety of brand names and builds one of the world's most iconic guitars, first solid-body electric guitar, the Gibson Les Paul. Gibson operates via a central headquarters supporting five manufacturing facilities and small regionally-based support structures that enable the sales and marketing activities in each four different worldwide regions.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the Maintenance Electrician entails providing maintenance electrical support. Will be responsible for installs and maintains electrical services and equipment such as (1) power lines, lighting fixtures, electrical motors, ventilating equipment, power distribution panels, electrical measuring and recording equipment, etc. (2) electronic related devices such as, circuit boards, components, digital and computer related equipment, etc. Functions safely in the facility so the plant equipment and services perform at maximum levels and minimize unscheduled interruption of the plant operation. Working from written instructions, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams, and verbal instructions. This role also provides maintenance electrical repairs to industrial machinery as needed to keep a continuous manufacturing process supported.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities will include:

Observes safety practices to include (but not limited to) arc-flash prevention, Lock, Tag, Try (LTT) safety initiatives, proper tool and equipment usage, proper work ethic, etc. Observe proper safety procedures and responsible for safety of others while working on installations, repairs, and maintenance of all systems.
Ability to plan and perform work requiring knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment as required.
Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, controls components photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switch, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs and encoders.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on drives, backup power systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other electrical related systems; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
Makes timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized.
For equipment or processes where maintenance costs are high, where reliability is low, or where chronic problems exist, performs additional analysis to identify appropriate maintenance practices (e.g., Root Cause Failure Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Reliability-centered maintenance analysis)
Run power lines to any production or service equipment outlet or panel, selecting and installing proper size and conductor according to tables and safety codes.
Attach power leads to terminals on motors, controls, panels, transformers, fuse boxes, instruments, etc., and crimp, tighten screw terminals, or solder connections as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Experience and Qualifications

Knowledge of 4-20ma systems, MCCs, transfer switching, back-up power systems, low voltage control systems, thermocouples, burner systems, HMI related systems a plus.
Must work well in a team environment and take direction.
Must be self-motivated to work independently and meet targets.
Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
Advanced Technical Certificate preferred.
4+ years of manufacturing experience; pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience preferred.
Journeyman Electrician preferred.
PLC programming experience preferred.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues
Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision
Team work and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team

Personal Qualities

Must be 18 years or older.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Nota Bene:

The company’s Job Descriptions are not intended to be a complete detailed account of all expected/anticipated activities. We operate in a fast-moving and competitive global environment and therefore need employees to be flexible .

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