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Wachter is accepting applications for full-time Industrial Electricians to work in a grain processing facility in Decatur, IL. We are seeking Electricians for day and night shifts, 5 am - 5 pm and 5 pm - 5 am. We have openings for 3-day (Saturday - Monday) and 4-day (Tuesday - Friday) 12-hour shifts. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on projects.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Benefits Package: Company Paid! • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance • Paid Vacation and Holidays • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.
Requirements: • Journeyman-level electrician with Instrumentation experience. • Ability to work overtime and weekends if the project or job as needed. • Able to work inside or outside in various temperatures and environments.
Responsibilities: • Reading all types of electrical drawings, single lines, and P&ID’s • Installation and layout of various types of conduit, including cable tray. • Ability and knowledge to properly operate the common large tools of the electrical trade such as various types of threading equipment, hand, mechanical and hydraulic bending equipment, and tugging equipment. • Set up and pull conductors in conduit and cable tray, including the proper methods of attaching the cables to the pulling mechanism. • Use of various types of instruments used in the electrical trade including voltage meters, ammeters and meggers. • Proficient with lighting circuits maintenance, repair and new installation 120v-480v • Electrical Feeder and Branch Circuits • Must be able to reference and locate information in NEC Code book. • Must be knowledgeable of NFPA 70E, proper ARC flash PPE. • Single and three-motor operation and maintenance • Advanced Controls – includes Wye Delta starters, part winding starters, soft starts and VFD’s • Transformers maintenance and terminations • Proficient in installing grounding systems, CAD Welding, and Mechanical connections. • knowledgeable in Electrical Theory. • Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection – includes installation and troubleshooting. • Instrumentation knowledge– Includes Flow meters, Digital valves, and Analog Instruments. • Troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Switch gear installation and Iron frame breaker maintenance. • General knowledge of PLC knowledge. • Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational. • Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements. • Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA. • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
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