Electrician Lead

Description At Tata Consumer Products Ltd, we stand #Forbetter – Planet, Sourcing, Nutrition, Communities. And #ForBetter Opportunities …. Here’s an exciting one! Electrician Lead | Landover, MD | On-Site | Hourly In this role, you will help to successfully deliver our portfolio by troubleshooting, inspecting, testing, servicing, and repairing electrical systems on our production equipment at the Landover, MD manufacturing facility. This position range is $35 - $40 per hour. It is important to maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and excellent housekeeping practices throughout the shift in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This is an industrial environment with heavy machinery, so experience in this type of environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Conduct

• Adhering to all company rules, regulations, policies, and core values—including those detailed in the Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.
• Maintaining an acceptable record of attendance and punctuality.

Safety & Health

• Performing all duties in a safe manner, following OSHA, NEC codes, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Strictly adhering to all safety practices, PPE requirements, and communication protocols (e.g., maintaining radio contact if assigned).
• Complying with the Company’s Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Management System by:

Manufacturing Practices & Housekeeping

• Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and excellent housekeeping standards throughout the shift, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Upholding 5S work area organization and contributing to activities that improve work conditions.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Assisting with testing and commissioning of newly installed packaging equipment.
• Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive maintenance (PM) processes specific to new equipment.
• Creating troubleshooting guides and diagnosing equipment issues to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Performing preventive maintenance on electrical/mechanical systems according to schedules, OEM recommendations, technical requirements, and departmental standards.
• Installing and connecting new systems including wiring, conduit, fuses, circuit breakers, clock circuits, magnetic starters, and control systems.
• Responding promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime; performing emergency repairs as needed.
• Troubleshooting complex equipment problems; identifying potential hazards; recommending corrective actions; estimating time, equipment, and materials required for repairs.

Technical Documentation & Systems Use

• Utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Maintimizer, for:
• Interpreting mechanical drawings, critical spare parts lists, and equipment manuals to facilitate maintenance activities and training.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to influence operational best practices and reliability standards.
• Demonstrating strong teamwork or individual contribution within high-performance teams.

Continuous Improvement & Adaptability

• Contributing to process enhancements through a continuous improvement mindset.
• Learning the functionality of plant equipment (e.g., VFDs, case packers, grinders, roasters) and participating in equipment rebuilds/OEM maintenance activities when requested.

Key Qualifications and Requirements

Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a technical/trade school program, millwright apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification
• OSHA-compliant Fall Protection Training and certification in the operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) required

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum five years of electrical experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• At least six months in a Maintenance Lead or equivalent role
• Proven troubleshooting experience across all key areas of the packaging line (e.g., Former, case packer, palletizer)
• Proficient in repair and maintenance of electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing electrical controls and production systems with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLCs, including ControlLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 500, and other Allen Bradley platforms
• Proficient with both 3-phase and single-phase electrical systems (installation, troubleshooting, maintenance)
• Expertise with AC and DC voltage applications in industrial/manufacturing environments

Operational & Safety Requirements

• Maintains hand radio at all times while on duty
• Actively participates in TATA Safety programs and adheres to all safety protocols

Additional Competencies

• Ability to read blueprints and technical documentation; skilled at parts identification and procurement procedures
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient in using computer applications relevant to maintenance and operations
• Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset; actively contributes to process enhancements

Benefits At Tata Consumer Products, we are happy to offer our employees:12 Holidays Union Benefits On-Site Training On-Site Events We are obsessed about keeping Consumers & Customers first in our hearts – that’s why we are here! We are trailblazers in executing with Excellence … Together as One Team We take Ownership of our business …delivering value for our Stakeholders .. no Compromises We are Open to Continuously improving … Continuously innovating … For Better We live & breathe our Tata Code of Conduct !