VIKING DRILL & TOOL, INC., located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has been manufacturing America’s Finest High-Speed Cutting Tools™since 1951. We only work with the finest raw material and have the capability of providing our customers with consistent high quality cutting tools. Viking Drill and Tool are committed to delivering quality products on time and at a reasonable price. Our extensive selection of U.S.-made tools is designed to give our customers the right tool for whatever tough job they encounter.

We are seeking a Journeyman Electrician that will plan layouts, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a growing company dedicated to its employees, apply today!

How will you spend your time in this role?

• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of material, provide access for future maintenance, avoids hazardous and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit and wiring
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and repairs faulty equipment if necessary
• Write and install programs into PLC’s for retrofitting existing machinery
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all production equipment
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required service.
• Work with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work orders, equipment tracking, parts, etc.
• Perform root cause analysis troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Train maintenance personnel
• Highly knowledgeable and experienced with electrical equipment: 480/230 3ph, 110 & 24vdc controls, prints and schematics
• Reverse engineers complicated electrical circuits and learns how the circuit operates
• Designs & builds production test equipment to make it robust and reliable for that environment
• Takes ownership of equipment
• PLC programming & PC Programming (Allen Bradley programming experience required)
• HMI programming
• Motion control system design and implementation
• Control hardware design and documentation system design
• Develop electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams
• Maintains current professional and technical knowledge.

What skills and experience are needed for success?

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience
• Available to work full time (40 hours/week) on 1st shift, meeting attendance requirements

Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push and pull with 50 pounds of force
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Upon offer of employment, candidate is required to perform satisfactorily in a physical showing ability to perform the essential functions of this role

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.44 - $49.20 per hour