E&I Technician II - D Shift

Nichiha•Macon, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The basic function of the E&I Technician is to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner. This role involves performing electrical preventive, repair, and calibration maintenance procedures safely and professionally with adequate supervision. The technician will be expected to access and read PLC/DCS program control logic to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, initiate and complete work-orders, and document critical information. Availability for scheduled and unscheduled overtime, as well as responding to emergency repairs during off-hours, is required. The position also involves taking proactive measures for improvement opportunities, performing lesser skilled duties when needed, and completing plant training programs within the prescribed timeframe. The technician will identify and use basic and precision measuring tools, follow standard safety procedures, correct hazards, and report them immediately. Clear communication, both verbally and in writing, is essential, as is the ability to anticipate and resolve typical and recurring problems with equipment. Operation of other equipment, including industrial forklifts, manlifts, and skid steer loaders, may also be required.

Requirements

Understand and follow all safety procedures.
Be current on all safety trainings.
Wear all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs).
Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas.
Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures.
Complete General Plant Safety Training within the first 8 weeks.
Able to use and read available documentation (PID’s/loop sheets/motor elementaries, etc.).
Ability to size an electrical panel based components for install.
Ability to size components and wiring based on electrical schematic.
Ability to build electrical automation enclosure based on schematics and plant requirements.
Ability to diagnose problems with programmable controllers on equipment and operate electrical testing equipment.
Ability to read and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer.
Able to interpret PLC ladder logic.
Must understand solid state circuitry and 24V, 110V, 220V, 440V, and 480V systems.
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs.
Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.
Holds Self and Others accountable.
Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”.
Shares lessons learned on safety practices.
Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care.
Team Player.
Treats others with respect.
Helps others.
Communicates effectively.
Thinks of team before self.
Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping).
Open to constructive feedback.
Actively seeks ways to develop.
Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills.
Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve.
Offers pragmatic solutions.
Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods.
Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness).
Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues.
Adaptive to new ways of improvement.
Questions current status for improvements.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Servo Systems.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment.
Perform electrical preventive, repair, and calibration maintenance procedures safely and professionally.
Access and read PLC/DCS program control logic to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
Initiate and complete work-orders and requisitions, and document all critical and or pertinent information.
Be available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
Respond and report to work during off hours when emergency repairs are needed.
Take proactive measures to address improvement opportunities.
Perform lesser skilled duties when required or requested.
Complete Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
Identify and effectively use basic and precision measuring tools.
Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them immediately.
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action.
Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose problems.
Operate other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.