Job Posting: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

JTI • Danville, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Technician ensures production-line machinery is ready and functioning properly, including equipment used in filter making, cigarette making and packing, and auxiliary operations. The role performs regular maintenance and repairs to support production requirements, JTI quality standards, and cost-effective operations. During line operation, the technician supports operators in following operating instructions and safety and quality standards.

The technician carries out machine setup, conversions, adjustments, cleaning, maintenance, electrical repairs, and removal of electrical line defects. The role monitors machine functions and operating parameters; inspects and maintains machinery and production systems; assesses and orders spare parts through SAP; and troubleshoots production issues during the assigned shift. It also supports product quality and continuous improvement, maintains area cleanliness and 5S3R compliance, and promotes workplace safety.

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 electrically repair production machinery, including resolving electrical line defects.
• Monitor machine functions and essential operating parameters to support line efficiency.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on machines and production systems according to JTI standards.
• Assess spare-parts condition and request, order, receive, and install parts in appropriate quantities and at the appropriate time using SAP.
• Troubleshoot production issues during the assigned shift and monitor line performance using stoppage and breakdown data.
• Perform corrective and preventive activities according to production-line needs.
• Share relevant maintenance and shift information with electricians and mechanical technicians on subsequent shifts.
• Monitor and adjust process-control equipment to maintain product quality and meet JTI quality standards.
• Suggest and implement equipment and process improvements, and support Continuous Improvement initiatives, including IWS.
• Maintain production-area cleanliness, follow 5S3R and waste-segregation standards, and ensure own tools are complete and in good condition.
• Follow occupational safety requirements, identify and report hazards, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions or behaviors, and address issues within own authority.
• Communicate safety issues during shift handover and monitor external suppliers' or support personnel's safety activities.
• Manage other tasks and projects as they arise or at the manager's request.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid family leave benefit
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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