Electrician

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join the Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. The successful candidate will perform electrician duties related to factory and building services.

What Will You Do?

MAIN JOB DUTIES:

• Wires all electrical systems related to machinery, equipment, and building service facilities.
• Analyzes, diagnoses and corrects electrical and electronic equipment malfunctions.
• Installs, repairs and maintains all production equipment, special purpose manufacturing systems, office and factory support equipment and building facilities.
• Performs Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) schedules and assignments as required for the tools and machines used in the performance of this function.
• Maintains all materials, tools, and equipment in good repair and maintains orderly condition of work area consistent with 5 C practices and the Wiremold Production System.
• Records information required for analysis and decision making including, but not limited to equipment performance, quality, and productivity.
• Complies with all OSHA and company safety procedures and works in a safe manner to insure both personal safety and safety to others.
• Performs all assignments with attention to quality standards of workmanship.
• Reports current or potential problems or malfunctions that may affect assignment or operation of equipment.
• May train others in repair and safe operation of equipment.
• Performs other work as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 Years

SKILLS/KNOWELDGE/ABILITIES:

• Must know how to use all applicable tools and measuring devices to perform the work.
• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot AC and DC motors and drives
• Experience in manufacturing as a hands-on Electrician preferred
• PLC trouble shooting experience preferred
• Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment
• Verbal/written communication and customer service skills
• Willingness to work with engineering staff as required
• Willingness to learn troubleshooting techniques related to relay logic, PLC's and microprocessor based controls
• Willingness to learn panel building techniques and skills
• Must possess and maintain a minimum of a Connecticut E-2 License
• Must maintain current licensing or certification required for the performance of assigned tasks.
• Must know and follow all applicable OSHA and Company safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Must know all electrical equipment and material specifications, wiring codes, and local electrical ordinances. 

Essential Mental Functions: 

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
  
• Must understand and demonstrate the ability to program and diagnose programmable control logic and equipment.
  
• Must be able to read and follow established job procedures and check lists.
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks
• Work with mechanics to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, mechanical and electrical industrial equipment
• Interact with managers, staff, customers, the public and others encountered in the course of work

About Legrand

Every single day, Legrand brings power, light and data to millions of spaces around the world. Legrand is a global, publicly-traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with 36,000 employees worldwide, a market cap of $16B, revenue of more than $5 billion, with products sold in 180 countries. Legrand is listed on the Forbes Global 2000 as one of the world’s best employers.  For more information, visit legrand.com.

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 5,000 associates in 60 locations, working in 6 product categories (Electrical Wiring Systems, Building Control Systems, AV, Data Communications, Power Distribution and Control, and Lighting).  LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. LNCA offers distinctive benefits like high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active women’s network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growth company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us. 

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  EWS has strong market positions in wiring devices, raceway, floor & open space, overhead systems, pro-installed home systems and specialty networking across a number of exciting verticals including industrial food and beverage, hospitality and residential builders.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices

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