Electrical Technician II

Please provide a resume and employment history with your application to be considered. Rate: Based on Experience (After qualifications, experience, and performance have been evaluated) 40 hr Work Week; Sunday - Thursday; 10p - 6a $2 Differential Pay GED Program Available First Day of Employment: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Holiday Pay Programs: 401(k) & Matching Program $50,000 Company Paid Life Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Program Quarterly & Yearly Incentive Program At 6 Months of Employment: 1 Week of Vacation Other Offerings: Additional Accident, Hospital, Critical Insurance Identity Theft Protection Additional Life Insurance Description: The Electrical Tech 2 coordinates and executes maintenance electrical functions safely in the facility so the plant equipment and services perform at maximum levels and minimize unscheduled interruption of the plant operation. This position also trains other craft persons on electrical maintenance procedures and best practices and supports mechanical activities as needed. Strong knowledge of troubleshooting programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and process control systems is required. This is a full-time role that will report to the Electrical Foreman and indirectly to the Maintenance Leader. This position will begin as an 8-hr day shift, then, upon qualification and reasonable training period, will become an 8 hr night shift role. Responsibilities: Live and adhere to the Safety Culture of Zero Accidents, and ensure plant safety needs are given top priority, comply with all safety regulations, and maintain clean and organized work areas Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies with regard to business conduct. Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventive, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance on drives, backup power systems, motors, and other electronic systems, utilizing diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions, engineering specifications and industry best practices Troubleshoots and makes minor program modifications to HMIs, PLCs, Servos, VFD's and other control systems Provides daily support to the production line and makes timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized Supports maintenance technicians and assists with mechanical work as needed. Identifies opportunities for improving process controls and instrumentation and executes implementation with engineering support as needed. Understands and able to troubleshoot and navigate the manufacturing LAN and process communications Assists with electrical, instrumentation and control installations and plant-led capital projects Provides feedback and recommendations for downtime and shop work for electrical activities with respect to work requests, downtime lists and assigned projects Trains others on electrical maintenance procedures and best practices Actively support and engage in plant TPM initiatives, housekeeping, and 5S programs Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and trainings; reviewing technical publications; establishing professional and intercompany networks Able to support the plant outside of normally scheduled hours as needed (remote or in person) Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor Essential Qualifications: Basic knowledge of mathematics Excellent communication skills Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability Excellent attention to detail Excellent attendance Able to read and interpret blueprints and skematics Able to demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude Able to troubleshoot and program PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs Displays a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn Self-starter, motivated and goal/results oriented Willing and able to teach/train others Strong computer aptitude (typing, MS office suite, etc.) Able to use a multimeter and other electrical troubleshooting instruments/tools Must be able to score at or above Class 1 mechanic level on the maintenance assessment Job Requirements: Education/Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent Must have at least 2 years relevant experience in an industrial manufacturing environment Must be legally able to work in the United States Must read, write, and speak English Perform basic arithmetic - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and work with fractions Able to safety operate machine shop equipment, instruments, and tools Physical Requirements Must be drug and alcohol free Able to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance Work in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment Able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time Able to work in cramped areas and enter confined spaces Able to work at heights Able to walk up and down ladders, stairs and platforms frequently * Able to safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel toed shoes, gloves, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or face shields), and face masks as necessary This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.