Electronic Technician

Novolex Corporate • Kalamazoo, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime. This role involves troubleshooting manufacturing equipment electrical problems, identifying and eliminating root causes, and working on small projects as time permits. The technician will also be trained on and able to operate a scissor lift or boom lift and work at heights, as well as operate a PIT. They will be responsible for creating work orders and entering job time entry (JTE) for them, and attending daily meetings to discuss electrical problems and issues with manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, PPE, Arc flash ratings and boundaries.
• Knowledge of fall protection safety.
• Knowledge of PIT safety.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to work in a lean organization and with a variety of people from different departments daily.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure.
• Knowledge of safety circuits and systems.
• Knowledge of building facilities power distribution, switchgear, and lighting.
• General knowledge of industrial electrical and machine controls.
• Ability to read electrical and controls schematics and redline them, if necessary.
• Familiarity with the basic components of a PLC system: rack, power supply, CPU, and I/O cards.
• DC motor & drive experience.
• VFD experience (primarily with ABB and Allen-Bradley).
• Servo drive experience (primarily with Rexroth/Indramat).
• Controls experience: PID controllers, RTDs, thermocouples, control valves, pressure transmitters, and weigh cells.
• Basic PC skills: MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Understanding and ability to make calculations based on Ohms Law & Watts Law.
• Journeyman electrical license, minimum.
• Completed the 2023 NEC Code update.
• Proficient in PLC Troubleshooting Skills.
• Proficient in 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems.
• Proficient in Journeyman’s License.
• Proficient in Electrical Installation.
• Proficient in Electrical Repair.
• Proficient in National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficient in PLC Programming Experience.
• Proficient in High Voltage Systems.
• Proficient in Electrical Schematic Reading.

Nice To Haves

• Master electrical license is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical & controls maintenance preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Maintenance Connection a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility.
• Maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical problems.
• Identify and eliminate the root cause of electrical issues.
• Work on small projects as time permits.
• Operate a scissor lift or boom lift and work at heights (after training).
• Operate a PIT (after training).
• Create work orders and enter job time entry (JTE).
• Attend daily meetings and discuss electrical problems and issues with manufacturing equipment.

What This Job Offers

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