E+M Technician

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About The Organization Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Maintenance E/M Technician will support the factory by performing electrical and mechanical maintenance and project work. Initially, the focus will be on troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical, control, and instrumentation systems on the manufacturing site. Over time, on‑the‑job training will qualify the employee for required mechanical tasks. This position requires occasional overtime, participation in a call‑out rotation, and a commitment to maintaining the site’s production capability.

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install the electrical, control, and instrumentation systems of the manufacturing site. Equipment ranges from 24 V to 480 V, including motor control center buckets, local disconnects, power distribution panels, 3‑phase motors, VFDs, instruments, relays, and automatic valves.
• Strictly adhere to electrical and arc‑flash PPE and safety requirements, as well as Lock, Tag, Try and other basic safety programs.
• Install and troubleshoot flow, pressure, level, position sensors, and control valves for automation-related equipment.
• Implement basic electrical projects such as conduit or cable tray installation and wiring to support motors, automatic valves, and instruments.
• Collaborate with site mechanics to qualify for performing industrial equipment mechanical activities—including rotating equipment such as pumps, agitators, gearboxes, pipe fitting, and welding.

• High school diploma or GED required at the time of hiring.
• Industrial electrician with 3–5 years of experience with 480 V power distribution systems and components (motor control center buckets, power distribution panels, motors, VFDs).
• Experience troubleshooting 24 V to 480 V systems.
• Experience performing industrial mechanical maintenance work.
• Some pipe fitting experience.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for 24 V–480 V equipment and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with the installation, troubleshooting, and replacement of field instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, position sensors, VFDs, control valves, and other automation equipment).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret CAD‑based drawings for the repair/installation of electrical and piping equipment.
• No issue working in confined spaces.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds, walk, sit, squat, bend, push/pull with arms or legs, reach overhead, and stoop.
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to balance responsibilities for given priorities.
• Ability to think critically and provide timely and effective solutions.

• Forklift / Skid‑Steer / Man lift / Crane operation.
• Electrical journeyman certificate, OSHA 30 Training, NFPA 70E Training.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware, wiring, and troubleshooting.
• Mechanical maintenance experience with rotating equipment.
• Pipe fitting experience.
• Welding certification.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k)+match, and life insurance. Eligibility timing may vary.

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,…