Electrician 3 - Springfield Plywood

Position Title : Journey Electrician

Reports To : Lead Electrician

Department : SPW Maintenance

Hours per shift : Employee works four 12-hour shifts, with three 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Day : 5 : 00AM - 5 : 00PM    Nights :   5 : 00PM - 5 : 00AM

Wage : $38.10-$41.98 (DOE)

Position Purpose : Maintain high levels of production by minimizing downtime by providing both predictive and preventive maintenance on all equipment.  Brings forth issues and resolves them through formal action planning.  Works closely with all members of the Maintenance, Production, & Management Teams.

Position Functions :

Journey Electrician : Essential Functions

These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Must have current State of Oregon Journeyman Electrician card.

Must be familiar with the mill electrical system.

(MCC’s, disconnects, machines, and conveying systems).

Blue print reading.

Installations by code.

Make prints of installations completed.

Able to install conduit level, straight, according to code or better depending on application.

Able to troubleshoot and repair 120 vac to 480 vac control power.

Able to troubleshoot and repair low voltage AC and DC.

Troubleshoot power supplies of all types.

Etc low voltage, multi voltage, and constant voltage.

Troubleshoot 3-phase power, MCC’s, motors, relay logic and aux contacts.

Good understanding of machine center control / electrical systems.

Allen Bradley PLC program schools.

Know how to use timers, counters, basic ladder logic, and force functions.

Special projects as assigned.

Work in confined spaces as required.

Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.

Essential Functions : In addition to all elements of level 1 and level 2

Complete understanding of machine center control / electrical systems.

Understand plant optimizer systems on how to change configuration files and how to back up systems.

Understand plant production and downtime report system.

Know how to change and add information to the report system.

Know how to back up the systems.

Understand HMI systems.

Know how to change and add / remove information to the system.

Know how to back up the systems.

Understand PanelView and MessageView systems.

Know how to change and add / remove information to the system.

Know how to back up the systems.

Understand the Plant PLC network and how to change it.

Layout and complete moderately complex projects to include :

1.

A.

Conduit layout

B.

Wire sizing

C.

Control wiring

D.

MCC & motor sizing

Understand plant PanelView and MessageView systems.

Understand Plant PLC network.

PLC programming / Frequency drive classes once per year.

Must have current State of Oregon Journeyman Electrician Supervisor card.

Monitor and report electrical maintenance performance to Electrical Department Supervisor.

Work with the controls technician in scheduling all electrical personnel on projects or mill modifications to reduce cost of outside contractors and improve the knowledge of mill electricians.

Identify areas representing production bottlenecks and lost recovery opportunities.

Develop action plans to provide solutions.

Working Environment : (1) Inside 50%, average temperature 60 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F.  (2) Outside 50%.  Noise or vibration :    Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts.  Hazards : See Job Hazard Analysis.

(3)  Atmospheric conditions :    Dust : Limited, Mist : Water, Odors :   Dry Wood, Welding, Cutting, Grinding Gasses : Acetylene, Poor Ventilation : Some.

Personal Protective Equipment Required : (1) Eye Protection.

(2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Blue Atlas gloves.

(4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing.

Physical Demands :   See the attached Job / Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing / pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling more than 50 lbs.

Skills : Must have excellent hand eye coordination.

Use vision / hearing continuously.  Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.  Worker generally works alone with little supervision.  Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.

Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.

Safety : (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.

(2) Always use our 14-step lockout / tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.

(3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex : don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out).

(4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).  (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex : forklift driver).

(6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Employee Signature

Employee Name (print) :

Employee Signature :                                                                                                           Date :

Employer Representative Signature

Supervisor Name (print) :

Supervisor Signature :                                                                                                          Date :

Job Title : Journey Electrician

Employee Name : ENDURANCE

Never / Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

Total hours at one time

Total hours in a workday

SITTING

STANDING

12

WALKING

12

CHANGE POSITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box)

LIFTING

Never / Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

1-10 LBS

10 LBS

11-20 LBS

20 LBS

21-50 LBS

50 LBS

51-75 LBS

75 LBS

76-100 LBS

100 LBS

100 LBS

100 LBS

Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance : 50 LBS

If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and / or lifting devices.

CARRYING

Never / Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuous

67-100%

1-10 LBS

10 LBS

11-20 LBS

20 LBS

21-50 LBS

50 LBS

51-75 LBS

75 LBS

76-100 LBS

100 LBS

100 LBS

100 LBS

Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance : 10-50 LBS

If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and / or lifting devices.

PUSHING / PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED

Never / Not Required

Seldom

1-5%

Occasionally

6-33%