What You Can Expect Working in the Licensed Electrician Position

The Licensed Electrician works under the direction of the Production Manager and is responsible for the installation, repair, and testing of electrical systems during the production of blast-resistant buildings and other industrial buildings. As a Licensed Electrician, you are integral in supporting RedGuard’s goal of delivering customers a quality product on time. You may have the opportunity to work in other stages of the manufacturing process, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Plans, layouts and installs electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications, blueprints, and local codes.
• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates.
• Reviews and/or resolves manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Maintains current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
• Cross-trains and uses additional trade skills in multiple stages of the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Follows established safety and security rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area and environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid electricians license.
• 5 years of commercial/industrial electrical experience.
• In-depth Knowledge of Electrical systems 12V, 24V, 120/208V, 277/480V.
• Knowledge of single and three-phase systems.
• Understanding of data and fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read complex blueprints or technical drawings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Master-level electricians license.

Work Environment

The physical demands and 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.

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling. 
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination. 
• The worker is frequently required to operate machinery and/or power tools. Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment. 
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plans Employer Match
• Discount with the Greater Wichita YMCA
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com 

Department/Division: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Manager

Location:  Wichita, KS 

Position Type:  Full-time Safety Sensitive 

Shift/Hours: Choose an item.

Overtime:  As Required

Travel Requirement:  Less than 5%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About The Company

Founded in 1998 as A Box 4 U, RedGuard sets the bar in the design and creation of the most functional, durable, reliable and overall best modular safe spaces on the market. Ongoing structural analyses ensure that the company's products not only meet expectations but exceed them. With a company culture focused on safety, RedGuard leaders believe that when there’s a life at stake, good just isn’t good enough. As a result, you’ll never hear, “think outside the box,” because for them, it’s what’s inside that matters most. With that in mind, the team at RedGuard comes to work each and every day focused on one thing—saving lives.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/