Electrical Apprentice

Electrical Apprentice

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Quarter Bonus Plan Eligible

Shift: TBD

Pay: Year 1: $24.00   Year 2: $28.00 when qualifications are achieved

Shift Differential: $0.40 on 2^nd shift and/or $0.45 on 3^rd shift

The Kankakee Flooring Plant team has a job opportunity for an Electrical Apprentice located in Kankakee, IL.

Under the general guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor and Electrical Engineer, this position is responsible for laying out, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the electrical and controls aspects of production equipment, facility systems, and power distribution systems according to engineering instructions and supervision.  Additionally, this position will perform regular electrical preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by supervision.   Perform other duties as necessitated by business needs at the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

JOB DUTIES:


* AC/DC Motor Theory/Application/Design


* AB Power Flex Drives


* In line motor starters with a firm understanding of overload function


* 24V and 120V Control Circuits


* Allen Bradley PLC


* Working knowledge of RS Logic 500, RS Logic 5000, Studio 5000, and RS Links


* Strong understanding of controls network, i.e., Ethernet, Data Highway, Device Net


* Firm understanding of Ladder Logic with strong troubleshooting skills


* PLC Programming


* HMI and MMI, Panel view and Wonderware


* Closed Loop Control with rudimentary understanding of PIDs


* Read wiring diagrams


* 480V Distribution systems and switch gear knowledge


* Experience up to 600 V


* Electrical with understanding of NEC


* Ability to specify/recommend electrical equipment


* Experience with preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance


* Electrical design


* Good technical writing ability and verbal communication skills


* Provide total commitment to personal safety and ensure that others are working in a safe manner as well.


* Perform tasks in accordance with proven skill levels as directed by the Maintenance Manager.


* Participates in Continuous Improvement, also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates in team projects.


* Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.


* Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of the operations.


* Perform other tasks as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


* Must be a full-time employee


* Electrical Certificate obtained from KCC is required


* The employee must meet the minimum grade requirements as specified below:
+ Individual Courses – employees must receive a grade of “B”/3.0 GPA or better, or a Pass if the course is graded as “Pass/Fail.”
+ Degree programs – employees must maintain a cumulative average of “B”/3.0 GPA or a P...