Reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering, the Industrial Electrician is responsible for wiring, assembling, repairing, testing, and installing electrical components in their assigned area. This role must operate in a safe and efficient method to ensure minimal production downtime and maximum adherence to environmental and safety guidelines. This role involves the use of hand and power tools, blueprints, drawing and schematic reading, and knowledge of codes and regulations to perform assigned responsibilities. The Industrial Electrician will partner with support functions to identify and resolve unplanned inefficiencies, events, quality, safety, cost and other losses attributed to the area, using problem solving techniques and a continuous improvement mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Working with Operators, monitors manufacturing equipment for proper operation, making adjustments and repairs to optimize machine performance, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Develop and use procedures and work instructions which will include diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications which will be used for predicting, troubleshooting, preventing and repairing malfunctions.
- Work with and troubleshoot AB PLC processors and input/output modules.
- Diagnoses root cause of problems and/or failures and associated corrective actions required.
- Complete repairs on a variety of production and facility equipment.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing safe and productive performance of equipment, both in manufacturing and Facilities.
- Perform electrical work to industry code, including but not limited to: basic transformer and motor wiring, installing and/or mounting electrical components on equipment, applying AC and DC wiring, terminating cables, troubleshooting electrical circuits, layout panels, drilling and taping holes and routing cables back to junction boxes or panels, etc.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) required.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of AB PLC processors required (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred). Knowledge of Siemens S7 highly desirable.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic, mechanical drawings and PLC troubleshooting.
- Requires strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work in confined spaces.
- Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, and have basic knowledge of algebra as well as make fine adjustments in equipment settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyman electrician certification preferred.
- Good knowledge of the packaging and/or processing equipment is necessary.
HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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