JOB TITLE: Electrician DEPARTMENT:Maintenance LOCATION:Athens, TX TRAVEL:N/A Red River Brick is the premiere brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S. Drawing its name from the Red River of the South, Red River Brick includes eight production sites across key brick markets in Texas and Oklahoma, with more than 70 unique residential and commercial design offerings distributed through eight direct retail centers. We foster an environment rooted in respect, entrepreneurship and an unwavering pursuit of excellence with every interaction and process we undertake by focusing on:
- Creating a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees
- Delivering world class service and innovative solutions to our customers through a diverse building product offering
- Driving profitable returns to our shareholders
For more information on our company visit our website at meridianbrick.com. RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for trouble shooting and repair of any electrical systems plant wide.
- Maintaining and up-grading current electrical prints in addition to keeping current secure copies of all PLC programs, both in the electrical shop and main office.
- Maintain the inventory and supply of electrical parts in stock.
- Mechanical repairs; fabricating;
- Create designing of any electrical control systems as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the work area on a continuous basis.
- Able to take on additional assignments when needed.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED
- Post high school technical training or equivalent preferred
- Electrical and PLC
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years experience desired
- Working knowledge of PLC's preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and PLC controlled equipment and various types of automated manufacturing equipment.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Excellent communication skills both internally and externally (customers)
- Ability to learn full plant operations in a reasonable length of time and follow detailed instructions.
- Excellent attendance required.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Committed to working in a zero harm workplace
- Projected 50 hour work week.
General Shale offers a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance and Vacation plans. Learn more about General Shale and its comprehensive portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions for commercial and residential structures at generalshale.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V