Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Overview

The E&I Maintenance Technician position is part of a Maintenance Team that may support the paper machine and/or converting areas of the mill. The position coordinates closely with the operations teams as customers of the reliability centered maintenance support services the maintenance team is responsible for delivering. The E&I Maintenance Technician position reports to the Maintenance or Electrical Supervisor of the respective area they are assigned.

This is an hourly paid position that works a rotating shift schedule. The facility operates on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis. There are both day (Monday thru Friday) assignments and shift assignments. It is expected that all of our E&I Maintenance Technicians fill both day and shift roles over the course of time.

Base pay range

$44.21/hr - $44.21/hr

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• Ensure that the processes are maintained in a preventative fashion to ensure optimum reliability and uptime.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment and troubleshoot circuit problems; apply theory and related knowledge to install, rebuild, or repair electrical equipment as needed.
• Assist with all service calls while on duty. Ensure all required tools, parts and supplies are available for each job; complete required service records; and recommend and/or initiate equipment modifications and/or replacement of electrical components.
• Support and learn Mechanical Maintenance skills and tasks as necessary.
• Backfill operations personnel when required and proactively assist operations personnel in daily activities to meet organizational objectives.
• Maintain safety for themselves and others; follow safety rules and safe work procedures; report injuries and near misses; participate in accident/incident investigations; maintain housekeeping; participate in safety meetings, training opportunities; follow Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, PPE, etc.; lead crew discussions prior to major events with Job Hazard Analyses.
• Ensure crew has adequate safety equipment; perform First Responder responsibilities as trained.
• Adhere to quality conformance and diligence specifications; act as a quality advocate; support corrective actions for defects; ensure work meets quality standards.
• Operate and troubleshoot machines, read and diagnose using DCS, MDC, PLCs; troubleshoot Profi Bus and Ether Net/IP communication control issues with diagnostic equipment; troubleshoot paper machine coordinated drives.
• Maintain spares to ensure equipment availability; utilize and maintain SAP Plant Maintenance System for work orders and documentation.
• Manage costs wisely, reduce waste, and proactively resolve issues; reduce Stores inventory by increasing reliability through predictive monitoring and preventative maintenance; debottleneck operations by addressing upcoming production needs.
• Perform basic care rounds and maintain equipment as specified by Reliability-Centered Maintenance requirements; initiate and assist in equipment repair as needed.
• Participate in organizational improvement teams (Safety Committees, Quality Improvement, Productivity/Cost Reductions, etc.) and share knowledge to train/mentor others in safety training, control systems, troubleshooting, and related skills.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Bennett Testing (Electrical and Instrumentation, Mechanical, Core Abilities)
• Electrical and PLC Aptitude (STM Assessment)
• 2 year technical degree or 5 years industrial work experience in relevant electrical field
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience
• Electrical license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Committed to safety & organizational goals
• A record of stable & continuous employment
• Must be computer literate
• Professional communication skills
• Self-motivated able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for long periods with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work rotating 12 hour shifts, overtime and weekends/holidays
• Ability to work in hot, humid, noisy and high-volume production areas
• Ability and willingness to wear PPE as required
• Must be able to meet attendance expectation

K.T.G.(USA) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in K.T.G.(USA) Inc., but only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

• Associate (Required)

• E & I: 5 years (Required)
• Electrical: 5 years (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

• Associate

• Full-time

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