Electrical Technician 12 Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle•Erlanger, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle, a global leader in confectionery and chewing gum manufacturing, is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Electrical Technicians to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining and improving the plant's electrical, instrumentation, and PLC systems. The technician will support maintenance and engineering teams, contribute to continuous improvement projects, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of production equipment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 3 years of electrical experience working with high speed packaging and robotic equipment required.
Hands on experience with motor and motion controls, variable frequency drives, and HMI’s
Knowledge of high voltage 3 phase electric (460/240) and low voltage control systems
Strong ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities and plant priorities.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
PLC/Instrumentation experience Preferred
Functional knowledge of SAP preferred.
Masters/Journeyman license preferred.
Excellent attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of NFPA70E preferred
Good negotiation, process improvement, and strong quantitative skills.
A passion for learning and the desire to grow in the organization, potentially across functions.

Responsibilities

Perform all assigned predictive and preventive maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot electrical, SCADA, information technology, and instrumentation systems.
Works collaboratively with Safety to identify hazards and to ensure safe work practices.
Maintains the quality of electrical work by conducting regular inspections.
Maintains accurate records of all electrical work, including blueprints, schematics, maintenance logs and inspection reports.
Troubleshoot and repair all electrical issues with plant production equipment.
Support the facilities maintenance team as needed.
Support the shift Maintenance team with mechanical repairs as directed by the maintenance lead.
Support the controls engineering team by assisting with high speed flow wrappers, vertical baggers, and pick and place robots.