Electrical Technician

Greif • Taylors, SC

3d

About The Position

The Electrical Technician performs electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations/modifications in a manufacturing mill environment. The role supports mill equipment and instrumentation, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. The technician follows mill safety policies and electrical safety practices, including applicable National Electrical Code, OSHA, and arc-flash procedures; maintains good housekeeping; and works safely with others. The position includes entering and completing work orders through the CMMS, keeping supervision informed of work progress, and providing personal hand tools appropriate to the technician’s experience.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience as an electrician, with a background in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and OSHA electrical safety.
• Training in mill electrical safety work practices, electrical safety requirements and procedures, and arc-flash safety equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of hand tools, including general tools, soldering guns, conduit benders, drills, saws, and air-powered tools.
• Knowledge of powered equipment, including drill presses, band saws, and conduit threaders.
• Knowledge of electrical measuring and test equipment, including ammeters, voltmeters, transducers, and calibration devices.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and instrumentation, including DCS, three-phase motor control and circuits, process controls, PLCs, utility systems, and gas-fired boilers.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional judgment, ability, initiative, and aptitude in carrying out assignments.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to work safely in a team environment, stay organized, multitask, and demonstrate honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in the listed trade.

Responsibilities

• Follow mill safety policies, attend scheduled safety training, uphold electrical safety practices, and maintain strict housekeeping in shops and job sites.
• Enter work orders and complete assigned tasks through the CMMS.
• Keep supervision informed about progress on daily work and specific projects.
• Use hand tools, powered equipment, and electrical measuring and test equipment to install equipment and make repairs.
• Measure and test electrical systems and equipment, and repair or remove from service equipment in poor condition.
• Support mill preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot potential and immediate equipment or process problems and complete maintenance repairs.
• Use manufacturer information, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and other documentation to lay out, modify, and install equipment and instrumentation.
• Demonstrate initiative in learning about the mill and improving the quality and efficiency of work.
• Assist others within the shop and take on additional responsibilities as appropriate.
• Work periodic weekends and call-in rotations to support 24/7 operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and local benefits for eligible colleagues.
• The position may be eligible for a short-term incentive.
• Opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed