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Techn, Electro Sr (7/70)
Tribune Publishing
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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The LA Times is looking for an experienced Electrician in a newspaper printing industry. This position is responsible for electrical and electronic maintenance of the press production and facilities equipment in accordance with national and city electrical standards. The LA Times offers great benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Credit Union, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays and more), growth opportunities and a great working environment.
Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of tasks and services in support of the daily production of the newspaper. Perform complex, difficult assignments with minimal direction. Requires a combination of the in-depth expertise of a journey person in a specific trade such as an electrician or electronics technology and demonstrated proficiency in the key functional areas of print operations. Responsible for keeping all major systems in operation during production, inclluding platemaking, pressroom, packaging as well as central plant systems such as HCAC, power distribution, and lighting. Responsible for restoring operations in the event of power outages or other events that cause downtime in critical systems.
Qualifications:
Technical Skill Requirements:
1. Attainment of journey-person level or equivalent in a trade or craft such as electrician or electronics technician. Technical training should include trade school course work or participation in an apprenticeship program.
2. A minimum of four years of relevant work experience in an industrial repair and maintenance department of a large-scale printing operation.
3. Journey-level knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with AC/DC electrical systems, AC/DC/Digital electronics systems, control systems, communications systems, power distribution systems, ladder logic, and motor control.
4. Thorough knowledge and ability to utilize all relevant test equipment.
5. In-depth knowledge required for resolving problems during production runs of all major areas of operations including platemaking, pressroom and packaging. Also requires the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems with central plant functions under production conditions.
6. Working knowledge of personal computers and related software.
General Performance Skills:
1. Effective communications skills.
2. Ability to work effectively with others within and outside the department.
3. Abel to work all shifts and weekends.
4. Abel to pass an alcohol/drug test and background check.