Job Description

Electrician/Machine Maintenance-Manufacturing

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician with heavy electrical knowledge for Night Shift with on-call, with notice.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably within plastics processing or similar continuous production settings. Follows GMP protocol. (Good Manufacturing Practices.) As the electrical aspect will be the main focus of the Maintenance Position with Electrical Experience, while assisting continuously with the Maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective Electrical Maintenance on Plastics Machines and Various Equipment, including extruders, winders, chill rolls, slitters, and bag-making machines.
• Knowledge of and capable of troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of electrical systems including motors, drives, VFDs, HMI, PLCs, control panels, circuits, temp controllers, and sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams. Be able to program VFDs trouble shoot as to why it’s not starting the machine, why the speed is not holding, why the temperature is not holding, etc.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and startup of regular maintenance, new equipment or upgrades on existing equipment or machines.
• Must have experience with motors up to 300HP; Must have knowledge of AC Invertors, and DC Motors.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities following company procedure and standards.
• Participate in planned on-call rotation, and emergency repair rotations as required.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Bi-Lingual preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years Electrical of experience required. This position is an Electrical Maintenance Position in an industrial setting. Primary focus on electrical knowledge with VFD, PLC, AC Inverter, DC Motors, and 300HP. Understand that this position is electrical based being the primary focus as well as being an overall team player in the maintenance department. 
• Proficient with VFDs, PLC troubleshooting, and industrial electrical systems (300 HP Motors).
• Prior experience in manufacturing is welcomed, not required.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Competencies:

• 5+ years of experience with High Level Electrical Maintenance in a manufacturing-based facility.
• Safety awareness, Attention to Detail, Ability to keep up with Quality Production needs, Dependability, Integrity, ability to work with and as a TEAM.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up-to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Required to regularly stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Comfortable working in a hot, noisy, and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or Airborne Particles; outside weather conditions; Extreme heat; risk of electrical shock. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) options available
• Opportunities for overtime

Pay Depends on experience:

$27.00 hr. to $35.00 hr.

Hours 3:00p-12:00a