Electrician I - Coesia NA&M (Richmond, VA)

G.D USA Inc is recruiting for a qualified Electrician I to join our team in Richmond, VA. G.D USA Inc is a member of the COESIA Group of Companies. COESIA is a family held industrial Group controlling a multinational portfolio of automatic machinery business featuring a leading position in different sectors: food and beverage packaging, cigarette making and packing, chemical packaging, hygiene disposables making and packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and toiletries packaging. In addition to its automatic machinery business, COESIA also retains a leading position in gears and transmissions for high performance applications in the automotive industry along with printing and packaging security systems and vision inspection systems for use in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The COESIA Group consists of twelve companies: ACMA VOLPAK, ADMV, CIMA, CITUS KALIX, FLEXLINK, G.D, GDM, HAPA, LAETUS, NORDEN, SACMO, and SASIB. The Group has manufacturing factories in 9 countries (Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, China, USA, Brazil), and 60 operating units in 27 countries. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Electrical Department supervisor, this position will be required to work in a team environment, ensuring quality service to all customers both internal and external. This position is responsible for inspecting, repairing, modifying and installing electrical and electronic systems, circuits and devices in a production environment. Essential Functions: * Fabricates, installs, connects, tests and repairs electrical and electronic circuits and systems. Follows technical documentation ensuring that wiring is completed to specification. Is familiar with and adheres to all pertinent electrical standards (i.e. NEC, CE, NFPA ); Troubleshoots equipment and / or components to determine proper operation or need for adjustments or replacement. Ability to use basic electrical test equipment including; voltage probe, multi-meter and ammeter; Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend all standard electrical documentation including construction prints, functional diagrams (schematics) and vendor manuals. Records any changes to construction documentation to reflect machine as built . Reports deviations to supervisor; Conforms to all electrical safe work practices; Organizes and maintains electrical components in machine production area, draws parts and materials from stock as required; Interacts with production personnel to resolve manufacturing and assembly issues and to provide technical assistance needed during the initial fabrication and testing of machine complexes; Qualifications: Minimum of high-school diploma or GED; Military Technical Training, Technical Certification or License preferred; Zero to three (3) years electrical experience in an OEM environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking, cross-functional environment; Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas. Keeps abreast of changes in the field to include new materials, processes and methods. Has a working knowledge of client standards and preferences. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Working skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers; in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Working skill in the use of personal computers and related word processing software. Ability to work in Microsoft Excel 2007. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is rarely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. We offer a drug-free workplace, a competitive salary, a complete benefits package to include paid medical/dental, vacation/personal leave, and 401(k).

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