Electrical Controls Technician

About the role

Job Position: Electrical Controls Technician
Job Location: Stone Mountain, GA
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Remote: ON SITE
JOB SUMMARY: Diagnoses and performs electrical and mechanical repairs on cup machines, inspectors, baggers, pre-expansion machines and conveyors along with repairing molds and performing change-over of molds. Plans layouts, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. Controls and automation, PLC programming, and 110 to 480 Volt.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems by inspecting and disassembling equipment to determine extent of repairs necessary.
• Performs electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and hydro repairs to the cup machines, inspectors, bagging machines, pre-expansion machines and conveyors.
• Uses drawings, diagrams, and operational manuals, manufacturing specifications, etc., when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
• Repairs electrical components, cylinders valves, pumps, motors, cooling tower, piping, boilers conveyors, baggers, pre-expansion and cup machines.
• Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical components are safe by testing with ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, oscilloscope.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit along with pulling the wiring.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
• Provides assistance to other Maintenance Mechanics while working on production machines and associated equipment.
• Notifies the Maintenance Lead about any needed repairs that are outside of their scope of responsibility or ability to repair.
• Performs work in a safe manner to include performing LOTO of equipment before making any repairs.
• Attends meeting and training session as required.
• Follows all GMP and sanitation guidelines along with maintaining a high level of personal hygiene.
• Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements, and sanitation guidelines rectify and or report any and all non-compliance to leadership.
• Follows WinCup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other related plant standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Lead or Maintenance Manager including special projects and working with outside vendors and contractors while on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years’ experience in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment repairing production machines.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude along with manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of 480 and 240/3-phase systems and 110 single phase.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in order to complete job specific paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and function as a team member.
• Ability to obtain a forklift or powered industrial truck certification.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Must have own tools, volt-meter and amp probe (specialty tools provided by WinCup).
• Work mandatory overtime, early morning, late evenings and weekends when required during busy season, inventory, and for vacation coverage.

Skills

• Ability to follow directives with STM leadership, managers, supervisors, in ensuring productivity and target levels are sustained.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures including manufacturing and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Collaboration with plant, safety, and leadership.
• Ability to complete mandated new manufacturing training on equipment to maximize output efficiencies.
• Supports all current and new product introductions.

Benefits

Competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package with most benefit eligibility beginning just 31 days post hire, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer paid time off (PTO) and holidays, short & long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). And, to top it off, we offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match available after only 60 days of employment!

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

8 or 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift.

Physical Demands

• Work 8 or 12-hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping and lifting throughout the entire shift.
• Requires the manual movement of cases of finished goods and other objects such as bagger film that weight up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions

• In-doors in a manufacturing and/or environment that is not air-conditioned.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Wear PPE while working which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards.
• May work 8 hour shift or 12 hour shift that begins at 6:50 a.m. for dayshift or a nightshift that begins 6:50 p.m.
• Subject to on-call activity to ensure equipment is functional.