Maintenance Electrician

Are you looking for 8 hour shifts with base hours Monday – Friday? Contracted pay increases? Excellent benefits? BorgWarner Ithaca is in search of qualified Electricians to join our maintenance team.

BorgWarner is a global product leader in powertrain solutions. We focus on developing leading powertrain technologies that improve fuel economy, emissions and performance. Our facilities are located across the globe to provide local support for our diverse customer base. The Ithaca Campus has two production plants, focusing on engine timing systems and drivetrain chain.

JOB SUMARY: To perform electrical work including: installing, upgrading, maintaining, inspecting and troubleshooting, repairing and rebuilding electrical equipment and facilities.   

• Layout, install in accordance with NEC and NFPA codes and repair complicated machinery control systems and circuits furnishing power and light throughout the complex. 
• Repair electric rotors, generators, transformers and accessory equipment such as starting devices, switches, relays. 
• Bend, cut, and hang conduit.
• Install panel boards, switch gear and junctions.  
• Cutting into high voltage lines. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates will be working from schematics, verbal direction and/or written orders. Electricians will be able to layout, install, troubleshoot and/or repair electrical or electronic circuits, machines and devices in factory facilities. Knowledge of relay logic, analog and digital circuitry as well as programmable controller language is needed. Accurate setup, operation and reading of a variety of diagnostic instruments is required. Specific skills training with application of the principles of electricity, electronics and electronic logic. They must possess understanding of circuits, their component parts and how they work together including electronic circuits, digital and analog transmission concepts.  Electricians will perform diagnostic and repair activities on sophisticated electromechanical system and require the ability to prepare and/or interpret highly sophisticated technical graphic representation. 

SAFETY: This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses.  He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. 

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Journeyman Electrician (NY State Certified Program) Preferred or 2+ years Industrial Maintenance Experience or 2 year trade school program completion
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) preferred
• Machine/Electronic Troubleshooting
• Expertise in Wiring
• Solid Understanding of High Voltage Applications
• Must be willing to work on an off shift (2nd, 3rd, Weekend)

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• Rates based on experience $25.03 - $30.53 + shift differential,
• $625 quarterly bonuses
• $500 bonus at 6 months
• $500 bonus at 12 months
• Medical Insurance (Free weekly premiums with participating in point plant)
• Dental/Vision/Life Insurances
• Onsite Health Clinic including physical therapists, dietitians, counselors and physicians
• Campus wellness events
• 401K with match
• Tool allotments and uniforms provided
• Overtime available

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