Electrician (Overnight Shift) - Jacksonville, IL - Military veterans preferred

POSITION SUMMARY:As an Electrician, you will maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, repair and install electrical equipment and electronic instrumentation associated with processing and packaging at our food manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, IL.      Start Date: Negotiable. Candidates needing to start in 2021 will be considered.Wage Rate: $29.85/hr, paid weeklyShift Differential: $0.40/hrShift Schedule: 6pm-6am on a 2-2-3 schedule. The workweek is Sunday-Saturday. This is an example of the shift schedule:WEEK 1: Sun—off, Mon/Tues—work 6pm-6am, Wed/Thurs—off, Fri/Sat—work 6pm-6am.WEEK 2: Sun—work 6pm-6am, Mon/Tues—off, Wed/Thurs—6pm-6am, Fri/Sat—off.WEEK 3: Repeat Week 1WEEK 4: Repeat Week 2PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and install various control devices including but not limited to sensors, actuators, transformers, circuit breakers, motors, conduit, switches, and other control mechanisms.• Provide support for Maintenance and Engineering modifications and improvements. May include but not limited to:   ? Substations and MCCs, requiring knowledge of 480V, three phase, 120VAC, and 24V DC control and power systems.   ? PLCs and HMIs   ? Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)   ? Building Automation System (BAS)   ? Utility Management System (UMS)   ? Energy Management System (EMS)   ? Control System Networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, Ethernet and instrument digital bus systems)• Maintain and troubleshoot Production PLCs, database systems, control networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems (480V and below.) • Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, troubleshoot, repair and replace malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers, servos, gears, sprockets chains, knives, etc. using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC. • Splice wires and install conduit, panel boards, switch boxes, motors and drives and other electrical equipment demonstrating proper use of tools such as hacksaws, pipe benders, pipe threaders, hammers and screwdrivers.• Stay well informed of current and emerging technology in order to test or recommend new equipment.• Clean, lubricate and adjust guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, servos and timing of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality or operation. • Perform routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.• Install change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders, etc.) on processing, packaging and conveying equipment to enable product size/volume changeovers. • Diagnose problems, identify parts, plan and execute electrical repairs and installations, and learn proper equipment operation by reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, programs/ladder logic and machinery manuals.• Perform additional duties as assigned.QUALITY:• Follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidentsSAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:• Follow safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs


 EDUCATION:
High
School Diploma or GED requiredA
2-year Associate in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical degree preferred
Journey-Level
Certification in Industrial Electronics preferred




EXPERIENCE:
3
years of experience in an Industrial Electronics Position required
OR
2-year
Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical degree   Experience
working with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs preferredExperience
working in food manufacturing preferred






 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Willing to work in a continuous operations schedule
as requiredWilling
to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts (e.g. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.) as
requiredWilling
to work overtime as requiredWilling
and able to use mathematical knowledge, including counting, addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, graphs, and
ratios, in order to determine optimum settings, perform electrical and
systems maintenance, calibrations and repairs.Willing
and able to work with computers including navigating systems, locating
information, and recording information necessary to perform the job.



 
SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS:
Able to identify and repair the causes/reasons for
failures of circuit, fuses, switches, solenoids and sensors.Able to repair and replace broken or malfunctioning
components of machinery and equipment and repair and maintain the
operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery
and equipment.Able to use measuring tools, hand tools, small
powered equipment (saws, drills, etc.), and other shop equipment.Able to identify problems, analyze test results,
machine or other error messages, and information obtained from operators
in order to diagnose equipment problems.Able to communicate verbally with leaders and
co-workers to accomplish tasks, able to give and receive feedback,
listen and ask questionsAble to read and utilize schematics, process and
instrument diagrams (P&IDs), equipment manuals, and other
instructions and engineering documentsAble to utilize critical thinking skills to reason,
solve problems, analyze graphs, interpret data, troubleshoot equipment
and systems, participate and lead process improvement, and make
decisions.