Electro Mechanical Technician- Afternoons

Compensation

Base Pay: $40.79/hour + Shift Differential

Schedule

Monday through Friday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Essential Functions

• Responsible always for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility. Support all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Install, monitor, test, repair, and replace electrical circuits, motors, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers and transformers using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Operate, repair, and maintain high voltage switchgear, controls, motor control centers and PLC's.
• Perform diagnostic tests, repair or replace electronic control or related components on equipment, tools and other production equipment. Including ground fault tracing and cable replacement.
• Provide plant controls support in the troubleshooting of PLC-based control systems and some degree of instrumentation with the desire and ability to advance this skillset.
• Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus in machinery and buildings. Includes repair or replacement of conduit and/or wiring.
• Diagnose malfunctioning electrical equipment using testing instruments and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem.
• Diagnose, repair and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. Including but not limited to seals, gaskets and bearings on motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, sumps, mills, etc.
• Troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules. Perform routine electrical and mechanical inspections, repairs and maintenance on plant equipment (i.e. emergency lighting, motors, switchgear, smoke detectors, etc.).
• Adhere to department's GMP's, SOP's and JSA's procedure and policy requirements. Participates in all job-related safety training and personally complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE and adhere to safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work from sketches or verbal instructions.
• Interpret blueprints.
• Work side by side with controls engineer.
• Perform routine electrical inspections (i.e. emergency lighting, motors, switchgear, etc.).
• Create work notifications into Maintenance Management System.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Assist with all tasks required to maintain facility as needed.
• Follow all plant safety, GMP and SOP regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media, including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize and direct work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production-driven work environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and control, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical principles.
• Must have strong working knowledge of AC and DC motors, PLC's, relay control and analog control systems.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and decide the best course of action to fix them.
• Must be proficient using all electrical measuring instruments.
• Ability to install equipment, machines, controls, conduit and wiring.
• Ability to repair machines or systems using the required tools.
• Proven knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) standards, Allen Bradley Controls, AC and motor controls, and process sensors of all types. Must have ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must have good teamwork and communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have computer skills necessary to interface with machinery programs and perform basic email and electronic document functions.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Black Seal boiler operator license desirable or ability to obtain one.
• Provide suggestions for better upgrades.
• Recognize when to repair on the spot and when to plan for permanent repair.
• Report and communicate work with the team.
• Participate and be willing to contribute in a group setting.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five (5) years as an industrial electrician (approximately 70% of position requirements) with mechanical equipment repair (approximately 30% of position requirements).
• Candidates must be able to speak to their work experiences in fast-paced manufacturing facilities, preferably in consumer packaged goods, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Applicants will demonstrate their willingness to work in compliance with regulatory agencies and be able to speak to FDA/GMP requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight U.S. employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Vacation days beginning in the first year of employment (based on hire date)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit-sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.