Welder Apprentice Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following,

• Must be able to pass all requirements to become an “Electrically Authorized” employee in accordance with NFPA 70E and company Electrical Safety Program.
• Set up, troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits, VFD’s, instrumentation on equipment using appropriate documentation, schematics and test equipment.
• Ability to layout and install proper size and type of conduit and wires. This includes reading and writing schematics and wiring diagrams for electrical circuits, controls, and panels.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatics troubleshooting diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing / plant support equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance including proper documentation.
• Enter detailed and accurate maintenance reports on PM’s and Work Orders in the CMMS software and the use of other basic computer skills including reading and responding to email.
• Assist and train other Team Members in electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Good communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• May also include light fabrication skills / welding, operating machining equipment such as lathes, grinders, etc.
• Follow and actively participate in all established policies, procedures and recognized practices - safety (OSHA), health, quality and GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum high school education or equivalent, plus training courses specialized in Industrial Maintenance Technology or Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Technology. This can include apprenticeships or Technical / Vocational courses. TekniPlex offers an Educational Reimbursement Program for individuals to enroll in classes to further their knowledge in Electrical or Mechanical fields.

• Minimum 2 years of industrial electrical/mechanical experience.
• Thorough knowledge of single-phase AC / DC control circuits and three-phase electricity up to 480VAC. PLC programming knowledge a plus or willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely use voltage meters, amperage meters and other testing devices to diagnose electrical circuit and motor problems.
• Must have good mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience in working with and installing belt drives, gearboxes, and electro-mechanical / pneumatic clutch assemblies, vacuum loading systems, blower systems, pumps and water chiller systems.
• Must have good mechanical maintenance and trouble shooting skills including working with some pneumatics and fluid power systems.
• Ability to work at heights and operate forklifts, scissor lifts and aerial work platforms.

 Language Skills

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and procedures using Microsoft Office environment, and legibly complete timecards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations including the maintenance staff and other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and auditors.

Mathematics Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percentages to practical situations. Ability to read meters, schematic diagrams, measuring instruments and basic computer skills.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move 75 pounds or more with help from others.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is on occasion exposed to mechanical moving parts, live electrical circuits for testing purposes, heights up to 40 feet in man lifts, fumes, airborne particles, and noise levels that require hearing protection. Exposure to outside environments of extreme heat, cold and wet conditions are possible.

*The job duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Where possible, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions where it does not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and/or the employee.