Industrial Electrician - Plastics Manufacturing

Westlake Plastics Co•Middletown Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks as we celebrate 75 years of success. This role performs a variety of electrical maintenance tasks including pipe bending, panel construction, troubleshooting, and basic mechanical operation. The electrician will be responsible for the installation of both electrical and mechanical parts, troubleshooting electrical problems, and diagnosing and maintaining manufacturing plant equipment. The position requires willingness to work on other tasks as needed outside primary duties.

Requirements

3-5 years minimum experience as an electrician, in a manufacturing environment is preferable.
NEC knowledge
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
High school or equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

Experience NFPA 70E Desired.
VFD experience Desired
Able to troubleshoot mechanical issues with bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors. Desired

Responsibilities

Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits and electrical apparatus to enable repairs.
Have knowledge of and use the required personal protective equipment to protect against arc flash and shock.
Troubleshoot and maintain motor control centers, motor start circuits, control loops, generators, high voltage switchgear, protective relaying, and related equipment.
Read/interpret engineering drawings and manuals to install, calibrate and maintain electrical apparatus. Work from complex engineering and manufacturers drawings or manuals to complete projects and assigned work.
Install electrical conduit, pull and terminate wiring.
Use electrical/electronic testing equipment such as multi-meters, ammeters, megohm meters, high potential testers, oscilloscopes, digital probes to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Use hand and power tools related to the electrical trades.
Install and maintain control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
Install and maintain drive systems such as variable frequency drives, eddy current, and DC drives. Install and maintain programmable logic control systems (PLC).
Interpret and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls.
Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for adjustments or modifications.
Design layout work on panels, set up complex control systems, interpret and alter engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment, including electronic controls, meters, outlets, and panels.
Effectively communicate problems and solutions to resolve electrical problems.
Use computerized maintenance system to retrieve and enter information.
Assist in establishing and maintaining scheduled maintenance programs for plant equipment. Maintain records, update drawings, and develop safety procedures.
Observe safe work practices and ensure work does not endanger others.