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 Range: $35.88 to $43.16 - Based on Experience

Shift/Hours: Days - 6:00AM to 3:00PM (Monday - Friday)

Overtime is guaranteed and at your discretion

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
  
  

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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
  
  

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 .

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact [email protected] .

Novolex 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.