Industrial Electrical Technician

Plastipak is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician at our recycling facility in Keasbey, NJ. This is a Direct Hire position that offers paid training and opportunities for advancement.

About the role

Repair and maintain the recycling Process Lines, Extruders, and Auxiliary equipment associated with production lines. Electrical troubleshooting of motors, chillers, conveyors, grinders, boilers, and any other equipment installed within Plastipak.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot and review machinery and equipment problems looking to implement corrective actions.
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient & correct execution.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Operate and test equipment electrically and mechanically for performance and determine if repairs and scheduled maintenance are successful and ensures longevity of the repair.
• Perform work requiring a thorough working knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation, and application of equipment.
• Install, wire, or re-wire electrical devices, such as contractors, overloads, photo eyes, solenoid valves, motors, relays, VFD's and heater bands.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years hands-on electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge & skills.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to troubleshoot de-energized/live circuits, PLC, HMI, VFD, Controls, Motors, and Sensors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wiring and designing of circuits (required).
• Experience reading schematics/blueprints.

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay

$35/hr

Schedule

1st shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday