ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

JT International S.A.•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Technician ensures the readiness and proper functioning of machines on production lines, including filter making, making and packing, and auxiliary equipment. The role supports production requirements and JTI quality and other standards while minimizing cost. The technician performs regular maintenance checks and activities and repairs machines efficiently and to a high standard to support smooth production. During line operation, the technician supports operators in following operating instructions and safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Completion of a technical or electrical apprenticeship, or similar.
At least 3 years of automation experience in a manufacturing area, including traineeship programs.
Fluency in English.
PC literacy, including MS Office.
Knowledge of automation and process-control standards.

Responsibilities

Set up, convert, adjust, clean, maintain, and perform required electrical repairs on equipment used in filter, cigarette, and packaging production, including removing electrical line defects.
Continuously monitor and inspect machine electrical functions, parameters, and measurements to support maximum line efficiency.
Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on machines and production systems according to JTI standards.
Assess spare-parts condition and order, plan, receive, and install spare parts in SAP according to management rules and production needs.
Troubleshoot production issues during assigned shifts; monitor stoppage and breakdown data and perform corrective and preventive activities.
Share relevant information with electricians and mechanical technicians on subsequent shifts and use collected knowledge to plan shift work and machine maintenance.
Monitor and adjust process-control equipment to maintain product quality and comply with JTI quality standards.
Develop and implement equipment-improvement suggestions and contribute to continuous improvement of Make Pack processes and production machinery and systems, including companywide IWS initiatives.
Maintain production-area cleanliness, comply with 5S3R standards, segregate waste, and ensure working tools are complete and in good condition.
Follow occupational safety and accident-prevention regulations; identify hazards, maintain a safe workplace, demonstrate safe behavior, report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and behaviors, and address issues within own authority.
Communicate safety-related issues during shift handovers and monitor external suppliers and support activities for safety.
Manage other tasks and projects as they arise or are requested by the manager.