Job Description
- General Cable powers and connects the world.
General Cable is a global leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for energy, construction, industrial, automotive, specialty and communications segments. With locations across the globe, we power and connect communities, reliably and safely, bringing to life the flow of energy and information that helps grow our world for the better.
The Indianapolis Compound Plant is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team on our overnight shift (12 hour shift, 3-4 days/week). The successful candidate will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled electrical/electronic equipment installation, repair and replacement of plant equipment.
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Inspecting, installing, repairing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical, electronic and associated control systems and power circuits.
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Designing and/or redesigning electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, power circuits and control circuits as assigned.
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Rebuilding and/or replacing, lubricating and maintaining large and small electric motors.
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Maintaining and installing facility lighting systems.
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Inspecting and setting safety switches.
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Installing, maintaining and repairing low and medium voltage switchgear.
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Troubleshooting and installing programmable controllers and associated components.
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Making visual inspections of plant operations ensuring that operational problems have been located and corrected.
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Requisitioning parts and supplies and assisting in the maintenance of spare parts inventory.
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Maintaining records and preparing regular and special reports on electrical and electronic systems; taking and logging a variety of readings from equipment.
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Maintaining all company supplied hand tools needed for maintenance function.
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Maintaining communications with production and maintenance personnel for orderly execution of duties.
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Observing all EHS rules and procedures.
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Maintaining an orderly and clean work area to assure a desirable and safe working environment.
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Performing other related duties as per the direction of the Facilities Engineer.
The Maintenance Technician is expected to have mastered a wide variety of electrical/electronic fundamental skills. Specifically he/she must demonstrate a competency in:
- DC drive theory
- AC theory
- Use of national electrical code
- Blueprint reading
- Wiring and troubleshooting
- Power distribution 120/240 460-3 phase
- Relay logic
- Understanding and using all available electrical test equipment, controls systems basics, troubleshooting PLC's, basic PC skills, and conduit installation.
- Must have mechanical repair abilities and aptitude.
- Completion of trade school, journeyman apprenticeship program, or associates degree in Industrial Maintenance is preferred.
JOB DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – RATED HEAVY Continuous Intermittent-varies<20 minutes Seldom-<hourly |
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JOB DEMAND |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Audio-Visual |
C/I/S |
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Hearing |
C |
Hearing protection |
Near, far, depth and peripheral |
C |
Safety glasses/side shields |
Physical Tasks |
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Standing |
C |
Cement floors |
Walking |
C |
Cement floors |
Sitting |
I-S |
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Bending |
I |
>45 degrees |
Pushing/Pulling |
I |
<50lbs |
Crouching/ Stooping |
S |
Change >40lb gear |
Twisting |
I |
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Reaching |
I |
Working @ heights required |
Lifting/ Lowering |
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Weights |
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1-15 lbs. |
I |
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25-35 lbs. |
I |
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Ranges |
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Floor to Knuckle |
I |
<20 lbs |
Knuckle to Shoulder |
S |
<50lbs |
Shoulder and above |
S |
<20 lbs |
Repetitive Motion |
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Hand—Wrist Elbow-Shoulder |
I |
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Physical Exposures |
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Noise Exposure Hearing Protection required |
I-C |
> 82 decibals |
Vibrating Equipment |
I |
belt sander, hand tools; grinder; hammer drills; welder, large assortment of vibratory equipment |
Thermal Stress Seasonal 3-4 months/yr |
S I-C |
< 32 degrees > 82 degrees |
JOB CONDITIONS:
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Environment –carbon monoxide from forklifts.
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Hazards – Noise, cleaning solutions 1, Solvents, peroxide(s), and a variety of dusts and powders
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Electrical Hazards- ARC and Welding Flash
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PPE - Ear Plugs, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, face shields, welding helmets, cutting face shield, ARC flash clothing/tools
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Other- Occasional mandatory overtime
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Preferred Years Of Experience:
3 Year(s)Employment/Position Type:
Full TimeJob Code:
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