Electronic Technician
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. · Kalamazoo, MI · 1 wk ago
Engineering$35.88–$43.16/hrFull-time
Job Description
Role: To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.
Pay Range: $35.88 to $43.16 - Based on Experience
Shift/Hours: Days - 6:00AM to 3:00PM (Monday - Friday)
- Overtime is guaranteed and at your discretion
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
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
- 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
Required Calculations
- Must understand and be able to make calculations based on Ohms Law & Watts Law
Manufacturing Equipment Troubleshooting
- Must be able to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical problems and identify and then eliminate the root cause
Team Orientation
- Team oriented with qualities capable of working with others and sharing technical information
- 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
Community Engagement
- At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important.
- The Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
- We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
- 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 (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Company Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
- A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.