Electrician

Patterson Pump Company - Toccoa, GA

Full-time

Toccoa, GA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrician position at Patterson Pump involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in compliance with relevant codes. The role requires a hands-on approach to ensure the safety and functionality of electrical systems, including street lights and intercom systems, while adhering to company policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Operate overhead and jib cranes to move both small and large components, and buildings.
• Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as moving or lifting heavy objects.
• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
• Comply with established safety policies and procedures. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as directed. Use appropriate tools designed for their specific job tasks. Provide feedback related to hazard assessments and/or accident investigations.
• Act in accordance with Patterson's Company policies (ex. Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethics, etc.).
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an electrician or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Proficient in using hand tools and power tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification or license as an electrician.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems.

Benefits

• Regular work schedule with overtime as required.
• Potential for career advancement within the company.