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Sun Test Systems, Inc. Electrician in Huntsville, Alabama

Job Summary:

The Electrician will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems for each unit.

Connects, tests, and sustains electrical systems for a variety of purposes. Figures layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

  • Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
  • Follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed correctly in the unit
  • Pulls wiring through the unit to make connections from the electrical box to each subcomponent of the unit
  • Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
  • Connects wiring to power equipment, using hand tools
  • Connects power cables to equipment, such as control panels, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, or diesel motor, and installs grounding leads
  • Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
  • Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
  • May repair faulty equipment or systems
  • May cut and weld steel structural members, using flame-cutting and welding equipment.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
  • Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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