Industrial Electrician Technician
Job Description
Job Detail
- Calibration: Perform scheduled and corrective calibration of field instrumentation, including flow meters (magnetic, Coriolis), temperature transmitters (RTDs, thermocouples), pressure sensors, pH probes, and conductivity sensors
- Precision Measurement Systems: Maintain and calibrate specialized electronic inspection and dimensional measurement systems used on high-speed lines (e
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- , Light Testers, vision systems, enamel raters, coating weight testers)
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records of all calibration activities, instrument status, and test results in compliance with Quality Management Systems and regulatory standards
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ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
PLC/HMI Maintenance: Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components within Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software - Assist engineering with program modifications and system upgrades
- Sensor and I/O: Diagnose and repair faults in control circuits, including proximity sensors, photo eyes, level transmitters, encoders, and network communication modules (e
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- , Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
- VFD and Drives: Troubleshoot and maintain electronic components of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo drives, and DC motor controls used to regulate machine speed and timing
- Low-Voltage Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot communication systems, industrial networking equipment, and electronic data collection devices
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND SAFETY
Advanced Diagnostics: Utilize multimeters, calibrators, oscilloscopes, and specialized software to diagnose intermittent and complex electronic and instrumentation faults across various plant departments (Front End, Decorator, Back End, and Utilities) - Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Participate in structured problem-solving efforts to determine the electronic or instrumentation root causes of repetitive quality and downtime issues
- Safety Compliance: Rigorously adhere to all plant safety regulations, especially Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and practices for working safely with electrical components and high-voltage panels (up to 480V)
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Required Technical Skills And Competencies
Calibration Expertise: Proven expertise in the theory, operation, and calibration of standard industrial instrumentation and analytical equipment - PLC Troubleshooting: Strong functional knowledge and experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software
- Electronics: Advanced understanding of analog and digital circuitry, control loops, and signal conditioning
- Technical Reading: Expert ability to read and interpret complex Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and electrical schematics
- Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and structured troubleshooting skills to address intricate control system failures
- Availability: Must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be available for emergency technical support
- Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Preferred – A Technical degree or the equivalent experience, defined as greater than 4 years of experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment - Required – High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Required – Minimum of 3-5 years of specialized experience maintaining instrumentation and electronic controls in a continuous process or high-speed manufacturing environment
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Software/Computer Skills & Experience
General knowledge of basic accessing information on the computer or entering data in a computer system
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job - They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified
- Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Environmental & Physical Factors
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s)- Reasonable accommodations be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility
- Daily contact with other departmental personnel
- Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments
- Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards
- When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse
- Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending
- Will lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs
- ) while performing various aspects of the job
- Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
Hours / Special Conditions
12 hour rotating shifts 4 days on and 4 days off; Rotating shifts requires working night shifts; Present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; Schedule vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime; Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
Envases Commerce, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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