Electronic Technician Journeyman - $51.40

ARDAGH GROUP•Chicago, IL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician is responsible for modifying, repairing, and overhauling all types of electrical and electronic equipment and controls across the facility. They will maintain, modify, and install PLC programs, and troubleshoot and correct electrical/electronic problems on the plant floor. This is a union environment with a 24/7 continuous operation running 4 days on, 4 days off with 12-hour days. Employees must be flexible to work days and nights as well as holidays.

Requirements

Journeyman electrician designation with at least three years industrial experience
Experience with installation, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment of industrial, electrical and electronic equipment.
Must be familiar with electrical/electronic tools, gauges, calibration and testing equipment.
Must have a working knowledge of computers, hand and power tools, pipe threader, etc.
Must be familiar with motors, transformers, conduits, bus ducts, fittings, wires, cable, transistors and other electrical/electronic gauges, meters and control devices.
Working knowledge of 3 phase power circuits and ability read electrical prints
Ability to pass the Mechanical Comprehension test at 50% or higher.
Strong working knowledge in safety principles
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Modicon PLCs, Controllogix5000 is a plus
Software experience with frequency drives, Yaskawa and others preferred

Responsibilities

Install, modify, rebuild, repair or overhaul all types of electronic/electrical equipment and controls with an emphasis on plant operations.
Remove and/or install electronic/electrical equipment and parts.
Analyze and correct electrical/electronic problems.
Modify, maintain, and install PLC programs.
Identify PLC problems, troubleshoot PLCs and maintain PLC updated documentation and wiring changes.
Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications, codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
Make sketches of parts and layouts, design and construct adaptations or conversions of component parts, including the necessary phases of development work.
Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
Make mechanical and electrical repairs as required in servicing electronic equipment, including assembling, modifying, repairing and replacement of individual electronic parts within components, circuit modules, and printed circuit boards.
Maintain performance inventory and maintenance records for electrical and electronic equipment.
Advise operators, mechanics, and other electrical maintenance personnel of standard operating procedures and requirements for electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment notes and corrective action taken.
Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Apprenticeship programs
Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
Success Share Bonus