NOW HIRING Electronic Technicians at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo, MI! ROLE: To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.
Pay: Starting at $35/HR, based on experience
Shift/Hours: 2 open positions on Night shift, 5:30pm-5:30am
Schedule:
Week 1: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)
Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF)
Week 3: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)
Week 4: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) and so on
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS: Safety:
Knowledge of electrical safety
LOTO
PPE
Arc flash ratings and boundaries
Knowledge of fall protection safety
Knowledge of PIT safety
Communication/Teamwork:
Ability to work a 12-hour shift
Ability to work in a lean organization, work with a variety of people from different departments daily
Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure
REQUIRED Technical Knowledge: Must have knowledge of safety circuits and systems
Must have knowledge of building facilities power distribution, switchgear, and lighting
Must have general knowledge of industrial electrical and machine controls
Must be able to read electrical and controls schematics and redline them, if necessary
Be familiar with the basic components of a PLC system; rack, power supply, CPU, and I/O cards
DC motor & drive experience
VFD experience; primarily with ABB and Allen-Bradley
Servo drive experience; primarily with Rexroth/Indramat
Controls experience; PID controllers, RTDs, thermocouples, control valves, pressure transmitters, and weigh cells
Basic PC skills. MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with SAP and Maintenance Connection a plus
Must understand and be able to make calculations based on Ohms Law & Watts Law
General:
Journeyman electrical license, minimum; Master electrical license is preferred
5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical & controls maintenance preferred
Completed the 2023 NEC Code update
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical problems and identifying and then eliminating the root cause
Team oriented with qualities capable of working with others and sharing technical information
Work on small projects as time permits
Will be trained on and able to operate a scissor lift or boom lift and work at heights
Will be trained on and able to operate a PIT
Create work orders and enter job time entry (JTE) for them
Attend daily meetings and discuss electrical problems and issues with the manufacturing equipment
BENEFITS:
Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Employee well-being reward program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Child and family care support program
Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
Employee discount program
401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)
About the area:
4141 Manchester Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Kalamazoo is in the southwest region of Michigan. It is midway between Chicago and Detroit on I-94 and offers commercial transportation by train, bus and major airline at the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. Kalamazoo was recently named one of the 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2020-21 by U.S. News and World Report and ranked the No. 1 Coolest Place in the U.S. with the lowest cost of living. It's the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, three colleges and universities, nationally recognized healthcare systems, diverse and affordable housing, clean and safe drinking water, and many parks, lakes, and golf courses.
PLEASE be sure to list your current/at least your two most recent positions on the application if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
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