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About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Precious Metals
With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.
Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.
We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.
Heraeus, the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. In 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of €1.9 bn and a total revenue of €12.9 bn. in more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12,500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.®
The goal for our electricians are to effectively and efficiently repair and maintain existing equipment and fabricate and install new equipment in order to meet production goals and expectations on a consistent basis while maintaining compliance with Environmental, Health, & Safety Standards. Will be working in a high paced environment, with moving parts and equipment such as agitators, pumps, and forklifts. Mechanic will work near hazardous chemicals such as acids, oxidizers, petroleum products and reducing agents. Mechanic will also work around steam lines and high pressure lines, as well as electrical and pneumatic lines. Will be required to wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hearing protection, half-mask air respirator, and safety goggles.
Your Role and Responsibilies:
- Checks, tests, and troubleshoots electrical systems for conformance to specifications and performs repair, removal, and reinstallation of wiring as necessary.
- Attaches wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as: transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners (bolts, screws, or solder).
- Locate and correct electrical problems, including component installation and replacement
- Ensure that the wiring meets all building codes and standards for safety
- Understand and employ electrical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Test newly installed electrical components to ensure proper function
- Test wiring and other electrical components to make sure it’s properly connected
- Performing semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment electrical systems and control circuits and build control panels from drawings
- Prepare sketches and schematic diagrams showing the location of wiring and electrical systems
What is Required for this Role:
- Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
- High voltage: 1 year (Preferred)
- State Certified Electrician
- Automation and PLC background
- Electrical experience 1 year - 3years
ReqID: 58108
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