Becoming an electrician in Dunkirk, NY 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 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in New York, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $29.97 per hour in New York, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Universal is looking for responsible, energetic new team members to support our manufacturing process. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with plants in North Jackson, OH, Dunkirk, NY, and Titusville, PA. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft quality low alloy steels for use in a variety of industries, some you may know: Boeing, Ford, Chrysler, CAT, Toshiba, and GE Energy to name a few. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible. ENJOY EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY • Health and Dental Insurance Day one • Company contributes $1.20 per hour into a 401k • Paid Holidays • Company paid Life Insurance Primary function • Perform electrical maintenance repair work throughout the mill. Basic Responsibilities • Maintain and replace motor bearings. • Maintain control panels, switches and wiring. • Maintain, inspects and repair all breakers. • Inspect transformers. • Perform general electrical maintenance on assigned area. • Operate overhead crane and/or fork truck to move electrical supplies or equipment. • Interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams. • Perform electromechanical rebuilds of plant production equipment. • Assist in installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment. • Maintain a safe and clean work area. Sources of Supervision • Generally works independently and not closely supervised. • Position reports to Maintenance Supervisor. Tools and Equipment • All types of electrical repair tools, wrenches, sledges, volt meters, rope and rope blocks, soldering torches, jacks, armature testing equipment, magnetos, pliers, screw drivers, and miscellaneous hand tools. Skills • Ability to interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams. • Tac-welding skills • Analytical ability Experience • Previous electrical experience in industrial/manufacturing environment. Education/Training • Must have a two (2) year post high school education. • Successfully receive a passing score on the Ramsey RR47-A test or equivalent and applicable test stand. Must be able to demonstrate electrical knowledge with a walk through of prints. Must have working knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical. Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
See More Details >>ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Maintenance Department Position Overview: Effective deployment of capital dollars and resources targeted at the implementation of equipment improvement and sustainability strategy projects. Project management of engineering and related initiatives Specific Responsibilities: • Develop capital investment strategies, programs, and projects • Insures compliance with plant and federal safety standards • Engineering processes, policies, and procedures • Identification and implementation of improvements efforts • Champions the sharing and leveraging of initiatives, processes and accomplishments within plant • Identifies and champions improvement and functional excellence initiatives • Plans and establishes engineering schedules and ensures performance to schedule • Set engineering strategies to support business objectives • Development and management of engineering project portfolio • Project planning, management and control • Monitoring and control of capital spending • Project plan development including scope, schedule, budget estimate, and risk identification • Accountable for all Plant power distributions • Assist Maintenance on electrical/combustion trouble shooting • Assist in training maintenance electricians • Coordinate departmental systems upgrades. • Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC Circuits. High, medium, and low voltage. Essential Non-Job Functions • Interpersonal effectiveness • Team and project leadership • Problem solving and performance improvement (design of experiments, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) • Leadership – direct and influential • Strong Interpersonal skills, self-starter, self-disciplined, self- motivated, self-confident • Strong organizational skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills Computer skills in Microsoft Office Products • Project and portfolio management • Critical thinking, disciplined judgment, detail orientated, meet commitments • Negotiation • Planning & coordination • Budget development and control • Strong analytical, statistical and communication skills • Creative • Driven to excellence • Bias to improvement • Willing acceptance of responsibility, proactive • “Small company”, “can do” mindset Qualifications • Minimum 10-15 years engineering in heavy industrial manufacturing environment • Maintenance experience a plus • Direct project management experience including construction supervision and unit control projects • Contract administration Safety: • Ensure personal compliance with safety policies and rules, including PPE requirements. • Report any issues not immediately resolvable to appropriate manager. • Make recommendations regarding procedures, processes or tools that improve safety and support a safe work environment. Education and Experience: • BS degree in Engineering or Business (engineering preferred) • Experience in steel-related or industrial environment Physical and Other Requirements: • Ability to safely move around in a heavy industrial plant environment for up to 12 hours per day • Lifting to 50 pounds on an occasional basis • Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours as required, and maintain job performance standards Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
See More Details >>$1000 Sign On Bonus!! SUMMARY: We are looking for an addition to our Maintenance Team that has a background in electronics troubleshooting ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Duties to include but not limited to installation, set up programming, trouble shooting and repair of machinery, instruments, controls and related equipment. • Individual will demonstrate advanced electrical trouble shooting skills, a through working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the ability to install and maintain electrical systems. • Work from sketches, equipment manuals, basic designs, specifications and verbal instructions. • Continue to keep abreast of new developments through study, schooling, etc. as necessary. • Follow all OSHA and company safety regulations. • Assist other maintenance personnel as well. Will assist in training when needed. Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. MATHEMATICAL and/or COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of computer operation and related software required. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Operate fork lift truck (will be licensed in accordance with OSHA power industrial truck operator requirements.) Trained in the National Electric Code. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. with the use of jib cranes and other moving and lifting devices. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the employee's responsibility to properly utilize all required safety equipment and apparel at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud continuous noise; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; loud continuous noise; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Electric Materials Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. • Sign on Bonus will be paid after successful completion of Probationary Period 2nd Shift 3pm -11 pm or 3pm -12 AM Compensation details: 26-28 Hourly Wage PIc6c6bebec7c9-31181-33114216 $1000 Sign On Bonus!! SUMMARY: We are looking for an addition to our Maintenance Team that has a background in electronics troubleshooting ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Duties to include but not limited to installation, set up programming, trouble shooting and repair of machinery, instruments, controls and related equipment. • Individual will demonstrate advanced electrical trouble shooting skills, a through working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the ability to install and maintain electrical systems. • Work from sketches, equipment manuals, basic designs, specifications and verbal instructions. • Continue to keep abreast of new developments through study, schooling, etc. as necessary. • Follow all OSHA and company safety regulations. • Assist other maintenance personnel as well. Will assist in training when needed. Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. MATHEMATICAL and/or COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of computer operation and related software required. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Operate fork lift truck (will be licensed in accordance with OSHA power industrial truck operator requirements.) Trained in the National Electric Code. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. with the use of jib cranes and other moving and lifting devices. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the employee's responsibility to properly utilize all required safety equipment and apparel at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud continuous noise; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; loud continuous noise; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Electric Materials Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. • Sign on Bonus will be paid after successful completion of Probationary Period 2nd Shift 3pm -11 pm or 3pm -12 AM Compensation details: 26-28 Hourly Wage PIc6c6bebec7c9-31181-33114216
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