Instrumentation / Electrical Technician

Unilever•Hammond, IN

2d•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 repairs, replaces, installs, inspects, enhances, optimizes, tests, and troubleshoots facilities, processing, and production equipment. Work must comply with Unilever standards and safety guidelines. This is a direct-hire, full-time, unionized position with rotating shifts: 7:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. one week, 3:00 p.m.–11:15 p.m. the next week, and 11:00 p.m.–7:15 a.m. the third week. The base pay rate is $44.75, increasing to $49.64 after completion of training and probationary periods. Pay is weekly.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
5–7 or more 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 perform physical job requirements and demonstrate manual dexterity.
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 and to read and understand blueprints.
Basic personal computer knowledge and aptitude to learn software programs.
Understanding of safety procedures, with strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a team or group and under minimal direction; initiate, resolve, and monitor problems; and guide 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, or 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 and provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation.
Repair and replace equipment, maintaining accurate work-order and inventory documentation.
Use hand and power tools and shop equipment effectively.
Coordinate with managers, operators, contractors, vendors, and suppliers to complete services on time.
Move and operate equipment, including forklifts and high lifts.
Define, select, requisition, and expedite parts and materials in accordance with approved procedures.
Inspect used parts to identify failure modes and recommend countermeasures.
Perform tasks safely and report any non-conformance with safety standards.
Communicate effectively, seek feedback and input, and participate in a team environment.
Follow quality-related practices, including SPC and GMP.
Keep up to date on emerging technologies and techniques relevant 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.