Assists in installation, maintenance, and repairing of electrical systems, apparatus, electrical equipment, wiring and fixtures, and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.

Tasks:

Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.

Install ground leads and connect power cables and wires to machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment.

Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and fixtures using test equipment.

Repair or replace faulty electric components, wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

Test malfunctioning or broken equipment using test equipment, and discuss malfunction with other workers to diagnose malfunction.

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, structures or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

Skills:

Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Attributes:

Follow the rules of safe conduct at all times.

Demonstrate ability to effectively utilize materials/resources in cost-effective manner.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Knowledge Requirements:

WRITING:

Must have the ability to write simple reports with the correct format and correct spelling and grammar.

SPEAKIN

G: Must have the ability to speak with a well modulated voice.

The minimum math ability usually associated with this classification is the ability to calculate surface areas, translate these figures into a bill of material which can be used to complete a specific job. Employees must be able to use variable and formulas which are normally found in most industry approved trade hand books. Also, employees must be familiar with the O.S.H.A. requirements for the @type work that is being performed.

The employee must understand that the reporting system used for problems and information is as follows: 1) Crewleader, 2) Foreman, 3) General Foreman, and 4) Superintendent.

Physical Requirements:

Positions require working in: climbing, bending, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, standing, lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Good hand eye balance and the ability to distinguish colors are required in order to use the tools that are necessary to perform the required work.

Taurus Industrial Group

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