Electrician

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Current Starting Base Wage = $32.85 with Journeyman Card or $31.01 without Journeyman Card

2nd & 3rd Shifts earn an additional $0.50 cents per hour for shift premium

GENERAL SUMMARY : Perform a variety of maintenance, repairs, continuous improvement, and new installation functions on plant equipment and machinery with limited direction and guidance. Support manufacturing operations in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion. Safely, professionally and efficiently, complete wiring projects and new installations per electrical line-up and documentation. 

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

* 1. Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment with minimal supervision using safe electrical techniques, schematics and diagnostic instruments. Perform mechanical functions and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned task. Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safe.

* 2. Operate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel, and set priorities as required to maximize equipment uptime.

* 3. Gather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including electrical meters and diagnostic devices. Utilize diagnostic tools and electrical schematics to define problem areas and assist with resolution. Develop PLC skills to troubleshoot controls related issues.

* 4. Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life. Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicable.

* 5. Follow designated work instructions as outlined for specific functions. These include, but are not limited to; PM work orders, continuous improvement tasks, new installation line-ups and repair/refurbish assignments.

* 6. Update drawings/prints, suggest spare parts and suitable replacements, run conduit/wire-way and power drops. Build, label and wire panels/boxes in a professional manner per line-up and schematics.

* 7. Follow standard practices and governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipment.

* 8. Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and management.

*essential functions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

* 1. Electrical journeyman’s card or equivalent work experience.

* 2. High school diploma or equivalent.

* 3. Ability to pass an Electrician aptitude test.

* 4. Knowledge of industrial, mechanical and electrical codes, techniques and standards. Familiarity with government regulations for industry, and safe work practices dealing with high voltage circuits.

* 5. Must have strong background in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic arms, and overall machine troubleshooting skills.

* 6. Skilled understanding and experience with electrical schematics and ladder diagrams. Expertise with meters and diagnostic instruments used to evaluate electrical systems, both low and high voltage and AC/DC circuits.

* 7. Ability to read electrical schematics, specify and gather material and complete wiring installation or repairs with minimal supervision.

* 8. Familiarity with complex machinery, electrical circuits and plant operating equipment. Should maintain a sense of urgency, self-motivation and overall good work ethic while performing tasks in a safe manner.

* 9. Skilled in interpersonal relations and written and oral communications.

***THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE WARREN, MICHIGAN FACILITY***

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