Electronic technician

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: Based on experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts
  
  

Shift/Hours: Night shift, 5:30pm-5:30am

Overtime is guaranteed and at your discretion

Schedule

Work only 15 day's a month!

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
  
  

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.

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at .

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847)482-4320 or email [email protected]. To learn more about our policies in this area, click here.

Pactiv Evergreen is a drug-free workplace. 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.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.

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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