Controls / Electrician

Responsibilities of all Clay County Triangle Brick Company employees:

  • Safety of self and all team members
  • Regular and reliable attendance
  • Dedicated to making quality products
  • Actively participate in the appearance and upkeep of facility and equipment
  • Participate in the success of the Clay County facility and Triangle Brick Company
  • Team player; able to perform work as directed by plant manager
  • Open to change / continuous improvement

General Summary:  Controls / Electrician

  • Maintaining, installation and upgrade of plant electrical/electronic equipment
  • Assist in the repairs of equipment not related to electrical equipment, as needed

Skills and Abilities

  • Communicate clearly with management and fellow team members
  • Install and repair electrical systems and electrical/electronic components of machinery and equipment by following electrical code using manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications by using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment
  • Troubleshoot robots and their controllers using teach pendant, alarm lists, manuals and schematics as well as technical support, when needed
  • Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment; connect cables and wires between machines and equipment following manuals, schematic diagrams and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment
  • Diagnose malfunctioning apparatuses, such as transformers, motors, switches and lighting fixtures, using test equipment; replace damaged or broken wires and cables using hand tools
  • Test malfunctioning machinery using test equipment and discuss malfunction with other maintenance workers, department supervisors, maintenance supervisor, and machinists                                                                             
  • Replace faulty electrical components of machines (relays, switches, motors, positions sensing devices, etc.) using hand tools
  • Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, using electronic test equipment and hand tools
  • Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors
  • Use computer and software to program automated machinery, such as robots, variable frequency drives, servo drives, PLCs and operator interfaces
  • Operate automated machinery to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs
  • Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment
  • Perform preventive maintenance work orders in a timely manner
  • Maintain cleanliness in work areas and return all tools to service in as good or better condition than when started
  • Secure all tools at the end of each assignment/shift
  • Secure all tool cabinets, mobile equipment, keys and buildings before leaving site
  • Establish organization of all hand and power tools and maintain at that level
  • Identify broken or faulty hand and power tools and repair or notify supervisor of needs
  • Communicate with supervisor need for parts to complete an assignment
  • Perform assignments in the order prioritized by supervisor
  • Return to work when failures or breakdown, as required
  • Follow up on previous assignments to ensure problem is resolved
  • Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and VFD
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Work overtime, as needed

Triangle Brick Company is a leading brick manufacturer headquartered in Durham, N.C. We were founded in 1959 with an original plant beginning production in 1960. Over the past 60+ years, Triangle Brick has grown in size, capacity, and innovation. Triangle Brick has been the brick manufacturer of choice for residential and commercial customers in over 30 states across the U.S. Come join our team and build a lifelong career, one brick at a time!

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