Maintenance Electrician
About The Position
Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities! Maintenance Technician| Grottoes, VA| Hiring Immediately Compensation Starting pay rate is a $31.09 - paid weekly! Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity Available Shift 7:00A AM-7:00 PM/7:00 PM-7:00 AM (2x2x3)(will rotate quarterly from days to nights) Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform all assigned Electrical duties safely and cost-effectively. Execute Work orders, minimize downtime by providing fast, accurate troubleshooting, repair, inspection, maintenance, service, calibration, installation, and configuration for related manufacturing and production equipment. Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers. Maintain necessary records and documents of work performed. Troubleshoot PLC hardware Operate electrical test equipment and interpret results Read, understand, and make use of associated drawings, schematics, diagrams, etc. Prepare accurate documentation. Understand, interpret, and apply the National Electrical Code - NEC Plan, organize, and prioritize work activities and duties Multitask and work under pressure Work flexible hours EQUIPMENT AC & DC motors; motor controls; VFD’s; electrical distribution (480vac or less); PLC’s; pneumatics; hydraulics; extruders; winders; packing and box machinery; slitters; center-folders; grinders; shredders; chillers; heat exchangers; conveyors; and air compressors.
Requirements
- 1 year experience as an Industrial/Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician, or 2 years trade/technical school in a related field, or 4 years Industrial/Manufacturing experience with electrical knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Work alone, with a skilled tradesperson, or operations personnel.
- Work in a team environment.
- Work with limited supervision.
- Able to stand for long periods, climb, kneel, squat, and crawl.
- Lift and carry materials and equipment of up to 75 lbs.
- Work flexible hours and Overtime as needed.
- Electrical equipment and instrumentation or controls.
- AC & DC motors, motor controls, and MCCs.
- Electrical distribution and related equipment.
- AC variable frequency drives/DC variable speed drives.
- Programmable Logic Controllers and automated equipment.
- General Industrial or Manufacturing standards & practices, including OSHA.
Responsibilities
- Perform all assigned Electrical duties safely and cost-effectively.
- Execute Work orders, minimize downtime by providing fast, accurate troubleshooting, repair, inspection, maintenance, service, calibration, installation, and configuration for related manufacturing and production equipment.
- Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and managers.
- Maintain necessary records and documents of work performed.
- Troubleshoot PLC hardware
- Operate electrical test equipment and interpret results
- Read, understand, and make use of associated drawings, schematics, diagrams, etc.
- Prepare accurate documentation.
- Understand, interpret, and apply the National Electrical Code - NEC
- Plan, organize, and prioritize work activities and duties
- Multitask and work under pressure
- Work flexible hours
Benefits
- With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
- We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
