Electronic Technician

Pactiv Evergreen

Kalamazoo, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35.88–$43.16 Per Hour
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Cross-Functional, DC Motor, Electrical Components, Electricity, Electronics, Establish Priorities, Identify Issues, Indramat, Input/Output, Legal, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, National Electrical Code, Order Processing, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), SAP, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Servomechanism, Switchgear, Team Player, Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, MI
POSTED
Today
Job Posting

Now Hiring Electronic Technicians at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo, MI!

Role: To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.

Pay Range: $35.88 to $43.16 - Based on Experience

Shift/Hours: Days - 6:00AM to 3:00PM (Monday - Friday)

Overtime is guaranteed and at your discretion

Key Job Requirements:

Safety:

  • Knowledge of electrical safety
  • LOTO
  • PPE
  • Arc flash ratings and boundaries
  • Knowledge of fall protection safety
  • Knowledge of PIT safety

Communication/Teamwork:

  • Ability to work a 12-hour shift
  • Ability to work in a lean organization, work with a variety of people from different departments daily
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
  • Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure

Required Technical Knowledge:

  • Must have knowledge of safety circuits and systems
  • Must have knowledge of building facilities power distribution, switchgear, and lighting
  • Must have general knowledge of industrial electrical and machine controls
  • Must be able to read electrical and controls schematics and redline them, if necessary
  • Be familiar with the basic components of a PLC system; rack, power supply, CPU, and I/O cards
  • DC motor & drive experience
  • VFD experience; primarily with ABB and Allen-Bradley
  • Servo drive experience; primarily with Rexroth/Indramat
  • Controls experience; PID controllers, RTDs, thermocouples, control valves, pressure transmitters, and weigh cells
  • Basic PC skills. MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with SAP and Maintenance Connection a plus
  • Must understand and be able to make calculations based on Ohms Law & Watts Law

General:

  • Journeyman electrical license, minimum; Master electrical license is preferred
  • 5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical & controls maintenance preferred
  • Completed the 2023 NEC Code update
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical problems and identifying and then eliminating the root cause
  • Team oriented with qualities capable of working with others and sharing technical information
  • Work on small projects as time permits
  • Will be trained on and able to operate a scissor lift or boom lift and work at heights
  • Will be trained on and able to operate a PIT
  • Create work orders and enter job time entry (JTE) for them
  • Attend daily meetings and discuss electrical problems and issues with the manufacturing equipment

About the Company

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