Senior Instrument & Electronics Technician

About the role

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels. Location: 900 E. Van Riper Road, Fowlerville, MI 48836. Why Join Us? Join a fantastic team in a company that values safety, collaboration, and employee well-being. We offer a positive work environment, supportive leadership, excellent benefits, and a culture where your skills and contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: The Senior Instrument and Electronics Technician will have a solid electrical and mechanical maintenance background with responsibilities for all processing and plant support equipment including, but not limited to, extruders, compressed air systems, process water systems, plant vacuum systems, feeder systems, dust collection, and die exhaust systems. Troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical systems, including motor, feeder, and extrusion control systems, HMI’s and variable frequency drives.

• Follow all APNA safety guidelines and procedures; plan safety into projects and tasks
• Continuously work to improve the safety and efficiency of operations
• Preventative Maintenance and repair of all processing and support equipment
• Demonstrates initiative by proactively addressing communications and other issues
• Works with contractors during equipment repairs and improvements
• Operate PIV equipment (forklifts, scissor lift, articulating boom truck, portable hoist, cherry picker, etc.)
• Document repairs / PM’s with eMaintenance system
• Maintain a clean and professional work area
• Functions with minimal supervision in a teamwork orientated environment
• Ability to interpret and update electrical drawings
• Troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment controls systems up to 480v
• Train other maintenance personnel on I&E systems and personal areas of expertise
• Adhere to arc flash safety standards
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical Preventative Maintenance and repair of all processing and support equipment

Requirements

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, And Certifications): Preferred: Technical school training or equivalent with 5 years related work experience; Minimum: High school diploma with 7 years related work experience; Valid driver license

Skills

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting proficiency
• Program Variable frequency drive systems
• Interpret and edit PLC and machine controls systems

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable direct-hire position with long-term job security
• Safety focused work environment
• Training will be conducted on Day Shift

Pay

Pay up to $45 an hour

Schedule

Available Shifts: Afternoon Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00pm - Midnight (Flexible start/end times up to ± 1 hour available); Night Shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am 2-3-2 rotating schedule