An Electrical Technician is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Wilmington, NC area. This is a highly hands-on role focused on the electrical installation, debugging, and startup of automated production equipment.
location: Wilmington, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $24.18 - 33.85 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Perform hands-on installation, construction, and debug of new or modified production equipment.
- Provide specialized electrical discipline support during the troubleshooting and startup of automated systems.
- Support domestic and international manufacturing sites through the final handover to operations.
- Supervise internal maintenance teams and external contract trades during equipment demolition and construction.
- Manage all aspects of equipment testing and conversion to ensure operational readiness.
- Work with power systems for 480VAC and below, ensuring adherence to plant safety guidelines.
- Translate engineering concepts into functional process and equipment designs.
- Interpret complex electrical drawings and schematics to diagnose and resolve system failures.
- Determines and recommends the best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
- Translates engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria as well as interpreting electrical drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
- Works well with other disciplines (IT, Mechanical, and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
- Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
- Interpretation of drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
- Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders.
- AAS Electrical Engineering Technology, BS Electrical Engineering Technology, BS Electrical Engineering or similar degree. (Equivalent work experience may be considered in rare circumstances.).
- 3+ years manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
