Amentum is seeking an Industrial Electrician III to join our 2nd Shift team in Decatur, IL! • Typical work schedule is 2:00 PM -10:30 PM, hours may vary based on business demand. • Additional hours may be scheduled to support our 24/7 operation. The Industrial Electrician is part of a team that troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial and commercial facility equipment. Responsibilities: • Assist team in troubleshooting and repair of building equipment including fan motors, MCC panels, wireways, lighting panels, etc. • Use meters to check for voltage, amp draws, ohm readings etc. • Works under general supervision performing advanced technical work utilizing a wide variety of resources, including computers. • Work in a team environment on pressing facility related maintenance issues Minimum Requirements: • High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. • 3 years of experience in area of specialization or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. • Electrical troubleshooting, repair and installation experience in an industrial or commercial environment and/or related technical school. Additional Information: • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. • This position may require a valid Driver’s License. • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location. • This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules. Physical Requirements: • Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. • Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs. • Requires working from an aerial lift. • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat during shift. • Requires the ability to walk throughout the plant during shift. • Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife. • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding. • Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress. Special Requirements: • Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. Other Attributes: • Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
See More Details >>2nd shift - 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Job Purpose Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of existing electrical system using electrical, mechanical and processing skills. The Maintenance Electrician will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all electrical equipment and building. Key Responsibilities and Duties • Follows all established safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP) for area assigned, company policies and procedures and recognized practices. • Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. • Installs, examines, replaces, or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, and other electrical components. • Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance. • Maintains, repairs, installs, and tests switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors. • Maintains, repairs, tests, and installs electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems. • Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial control systems and related devices including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), distributed control systems, Servos, Drives and Robotic Controllers. • Conducts preventive maintenance programs and keeps accurate maintenance records. • May install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices as required. • Assist and train production employees in proper operation and maintenance of machinery. Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications Maintenance Electrician should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation and the desire and focus to improve the business. Maintenance Electrician must possess a two-year Associates degree in electrical related field; and other technical certifications and training applicable to industrial maintenance electrical system in a manufacturing environment. Maintenance Electrician must possess a minimum of four-five years industrial maintenance electrician experience. Abilities Required • Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly. • Must be able to take direction and work well with others. • Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines. • Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately. • Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned. Physical Activity Required: Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Needs good body agility. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: Standing for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin. Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. This includes activities where detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction. Able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts. Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the arms, hand and/or fingers. Vision: Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures. Eye sight capable of seeing small defects at distances close to the eyes. Exertion: Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Environmental Working Conditions: • The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. • The worker may be subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. • The worker is subject to noise. • The worker is subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. • The worker is subject to being exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc. • The worker may be subject to atmospheric conditions, i.e. fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. • The worker is subject to oils. Air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additional Information HR Use Only Exempt/Non-Exempt Status Management? (Yes/No) Job Code Salary Range Last Revised 12/2022
See More Details >>Overview Our Electrician is responsible for providing comprehensive electrical maintenance across all areas of Memorial Health as assigned. This role ensures that all work is completed in accordance with established policies and procedures, work order specifications, and relevant codes. Responsibilities • Work Prioritization: Establishes work priorities to ensure efficient organization and coordination of activities related to installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances in compliance with codes and specifications. • Problem Resolution: Resolves complex wiring and installation issues, determining the best approach to repair faulty electrical systems and completing intricate work orders effectively and efficiently. • Installation and Repair: Plans the layout, installation, and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, focusing on minimizing material waste and ensuring future maintenance accessibility as per specifications and local electrical codes. • Planning and Sketching: Prepares sketches to indicate the location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams/blueprints, ensuring concealed wiring is installed before the completion of walls, ceilings, and flooring. • Conduit Work: Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaws, pipe threading machines, and conduit benders. Pulls wiring through conduit as needed. • Testing and Safety: Tests circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and safety using equipment like voltmeters, meggers, and other testing devices. • Goal Engagement: Actively engages in achieving division goals and coordinates assigned work to meet the needs of customers, patients, and visitors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. • Efficient Practices: Develops efficient work practices that optimize the use of time and materials, maintaining a commitment to safety procedures and cleanliness standards. • Disaster Preparedness: Thoroughly understands all hospital disaster codes and follows proper procedures promptly when required. • Professional Appearance: Maintains an appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of Memorial Health. • Interpersonal Skills: Interacts with patients and Memorial Health personnel courteously and professionally, adhering to the Code of Conduct of Memorial Health. • Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as required or requested. Qualifications Education: • Associate’s Degree in a mechanical or science field, or completion of an apprenticeship as an electrician is required. • Electrical Certification/License is also required. Licensure/Certification/Registry: • A valid Illinois driver’s license is mandatory, and the candidate must meet the standards of the Memorial Health Fleet Safety Policy (a five-year Motor Vehicle Record will be required). Experience: • A minimum of four years of commercial electrician experience is required. • Comprehensive knowledge of electrical safety, theory, troubleshooting, circuits, and installation is essential. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Ability to read, understand, and apply complex building codes, such as NFPA and Joint Commission standards. • Proficiency in applying electrical theory and interpreting blueprints and technical specifications. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to focus for extended periods. • Candidates must provide their own hand tools necessary for electrical work. • Basic computer knowledge is required. • Ability to distinguish between colors, including red, black, blue, gray, white, and green.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Decatur, IL typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average wage for electricians in Decatur, IL is approximately $1,115 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $1,300 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
