Instrumentation / Electrical Technician

Unilever•Hammond, IN

8d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation/Electrical Technician works at Unilever’s Hammond, Indiana facility, which manufactures Dove beauty bars. Under minimal direction from management or other employees, the technician safely performs and guides the repair, replacement, installation, inspection, enhancement, optimization, testing, and troubleshooting of facilities, processing, and production equipment. All work must comply with Unilever standards and safety guidelines. This is a direct-hire, full-time, unionized position with rotating weekly shifts: first week, 7:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; second week, 3:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m.; and third week, 11:00 p.m.–7:15 a.m. The base pay rate is $44.75, increasing to $49.64 after completion of training and probationary periods. Pay is weekly. The company provides uniforms, PPE, and power tools, and offers career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
5–7+ years of verifiable electrical maintenance experience.
Working knowledge of instrumentation, electrical power, electrical control, drives, variable frequency drives, PLCs, and high-voltage systems.
Extensive controls, PLC, and automation knowledge and experience.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Proficiency using multimeters, amp probes, meggers, and electrical schematics.
Ability to display manual dexterity and perform physical job requirements.
Ability to understand and follow GMP/plant hygiene and safety guidelines.
Knowledge of hand and power tools and shop equipment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Basic personal computer knowledge and aptitude to learn software programs.
Understanding of safety procedures and strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a team or group.
Ability to work under minimal direction, initiate, resolve, and monitor problems, and provide guidance to other crafts in areas of proficiency and maintenance disciplines.
Experience in instrumentation, electrical power, electrical control, VFDs, and PLCs.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug, background, credit, and DMV checks, and a pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance routines and complete accurate, timely documentation.
Repair or replace equipment and maintain accurate work-order and inventory documentation.
Use hand and power tools and shop equipment effectively.
Work with managers, operators, contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely completion of services.
Move and operate equipment, including forklifts and high lifts.
Define, select, requisition, and expedite parts and materials according to approved procedures.
Inspect used parts to determine failure modes and recommend countermeasures.
Perform work safely and report non-conformance with safety standards.
Communicate effectively with others and seek feedback and input.
Work and participate in a team environment.
Perform and follow quality-related practices, including SPC and GMP.
Stay current on emerging technologies and techniques related to areas of expertise.
Maintain and clean work areas, job sites, tools, and equipment.
Share job-related knowledge and information with management and peers.
Perform other duties as assigned.