Electrician 3 - Springfield Plywood

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Position Title: Journey Electrician
Reports To: Lead Electrician
Department: SPW Maintenance
Hours per shift: Employee works four 12-hour shifts, with three 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.
Day: 5:00AM - 5:00PM Nights: 5:00PM - 5:00AM
Wage: $38.10-$41.98 (DOE)
Position Purpose: Maintain high levels of production by minimizing downtime by providing both predictive and preventive maintenance on all equipment. Brings forth issues and resolves them through formal action planning. Works closely with all members of the Maintenance, Production, & Management Teams.

Position Functions:
Journey Electrician: Essential Functions*
These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Must have current State of Oregon Journeyman Electrician card.
Must be familiar with the mill electrical system. (MCC’s, disconnects, machines, and conveying systems).
Blue print reading. Installations by code. Make prints of installations completed.
Able to install conduit level, straight, according to code or better depending on application.
Able to troubleshoot and repair 120 vac to 480 vac control power.
Able to troubleshoot and repair low voltage AC and DC.
Troubleshoot power supplies of all types. Etc low voltage, multi voltage, and constant voltage.
Troubleshoot 3-phase power, MCC’s, motors, relay logic and aux contacts.
Good understanding of machine center control / electrical systems. Allen Bradley PLC program schools. Know how to use timers, counters, basic ladder logic, and force functions.
Special projects as assigned. Work in confined spaces as required.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.
Essential Functions: In addition to all elements of level 1 and level 2
Complete understanding of machine center control / electrical systems.
Understand plant optimizer systems on how to change configuration files and how to back up systems.
Understand plant production and downtime report system. Know how to change and add information to the report system. Know how to back up the systems.
Understand HMI systems. Know how to change and add/remove information to the system. Know how to back up the systems.
Understand PanelView and MessageView systems. Know how to change and add/remove information to the system. Know how to back up the systems.
Understand the Plant PLC network and how to change it.

Layout and complete moderately complex projects to include:
A. Conduit layout
B. Wire sizing
C. Control wiring
D. MCC & motor sizing

Understand plant PanelView and MessageView systems.
Understand Plant PLC network.
PLC programming / Frequency drive classes once per year.
Must have current State of Oregon Journeyman Electrician Supervisor card.
Monitor and report electrical maintenance performance to Electrical Department Supervisor.
Work with the controls technician in scheduling all electrical personnel on projects or mill modifications to reduce cost of outside contractors and improve the knowledge of mill electricians.
Identify areas representing production bottlenecks and lost recovery opportunities. Develop action plans to provide solutions.

Working Environment: (1) Inside 50%, average temperature 60 degrees, extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F. (2) Outside 50%. Noise or vibration: Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts. Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis. (3) Atmospheric conditions: Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Dry Wood, Welding, Cutting, Grinding Gasses: Acetylene, Poor Ventilation: Some.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Blue Atlas gloves. (4) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing.

Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.

Skills: Must have excellent hand eye coordination. Use vision/hearing continuously. Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc. Worker generally works alone with little supervision. Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.
Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.

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Job Title: Journey Electrician

Employee Name:
ENDURANCE Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100% Total hours at one time Total hours in a workday
SITTING X
STANDING X 2 12
WALKING X 2 12
CHANGE POSITIONS X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box)
LIFTING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%
1-10 LBS 10 LBS
11-20 LBS 20 LBS
21-50 LBS 50 LBS
51-75 LBS 75 LBS
76-100 LBS 100 LBS
>100 LBS >100 LBS
Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance: 50 LBS
If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.

CARRYING Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%
1-10 LBS 10 LBS
11-20 LBS 20 LBS
21-50 LBS 50 LBS
51-75 LBS 75 LBS
76-100 LBS 100 LBS
>100 LBS 100 LBS
Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-50 LBS
If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices.

PUSHING/PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%
1-10 LBS 10 LBS
11-20 LBS 20 LBS
21-50 LBS 50 LBS
51-75 LBS 75 LBS
76-100 LBS 100 LBS
>100 LBS >100 LBS
Maximum weight of object pushed/pulled by worker: 75 Lbs. Distance: 4’
Type of surface (i.e. level, carpet, incline): Level / Incline

OTHER Never/Not Required Seldom 1-5% Occasionally 6-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuous 67-100%
BEND/STOOP X
TWIST X
CROUCH/SQUAT X
KNEEL X
CRAWL X
WALK-LEVEL SURFACE X
WALK-UNEVEN SURFACE X
CLIMB STEPS X
CLIMB LADDER X
WORK AT HEIGHTS X
REACH AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER X
REACH BELOW SHOULDER X
USE OF ARMS X
USE OF WRISTS X
USE OF HANDS X
GRASPING/SQUEEZING X
OPERATE FOOT CONTROLS X

ENVIRONMENT
INSIDE: 50%
OUTSIDE: 50%
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES: YES
VIBRATION: YES
WORKS ON OR AROUND MOVING MACHINARY OR MECHANICAL PARTS: YES

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
BOOTS YES HARDHAT YES GLOVES YES EYE PROTECTION YES HEARING PROTECTION YES OTHER?

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.