Electronic Tech I

Overview:

NOW HIRING Electronic Technicians at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo, MI!

ROLE: To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.

Pay: Starting at $35 - $45/HR, based on experience

Shift/Hours: 2 open positions on Night shift, 5:30pm-5:30am

Schedule:

Week 1: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)

Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF)

Week 3: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)

Week 4: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) and so on

Responsibilities:

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

Qualifications:

REQUIRED 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

Must be able to read electrical and controls schematics and redline them, if necessary

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

Must understand and be able to make calculations based on Ohms Law & Watts Law

General:

Journeyman electrical license, minimum; Master electrical license is preferred

5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical & controls maintenance preferred

Completed the 2023 NEC Code update

Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment electrical problems and identifying and then eliminating the root cause

Team oriented with qualities capable of working with others and sharing technical information

Work on small projects as time permits

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

Attend daily meetings and discuss electrical problems and issues with the manufacturing equipment

Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

BENEFITS:

Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date

Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options

Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health

Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Healthcare, dependent care

Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs

Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options

Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

Employee well-being reward program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Child and family care support program

Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program

Employee discount program

401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

About the area: 4141 Manchester Road Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Kalamazoo is in the southwest region of Michigan. It is midway between Chicago and Detroit on I-94 and offers commercial transportation by train, bus and major airline at the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. Kalamazoo was recently named one of the 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2020-21 by U.S. News and World Report and ranked the No. 1 Coolest Place in the U.S. with the lowest cost of living. It's the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, three colleges and universities, nationally recognized healthcare systems, diverse and affordable housing, clean and safe drinking water, and many parks, lakes, and golf courses.

PLEASE be sure to list your current/at least your two most recent positions on the application if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

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