About the position
The Electrician is responsible for maintaining the existing electrical system infrastructure to ensure a safe electrical environment for all employees and contractors. This role involves maintaining facilities and production equipment to operate in the safest and most productive condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies, and plant reliability strategies. The Electrician must understand and adhere to governmental regulatory programs and policies, including the National Electrical Code, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and various safety standards such as NFPA 70E for electrical safety. In addition to compliance with safety procedures, the Electrician is expected to practice good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA regulations. The role requires attending classes and training to stay updated with industry changes and making suggestions to optimize maintenance programs. The Electrician will execute and document both planned and unplanned work findings using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and will leverage methodologies like root cause analysis to identify and resolve equipment issues. The position also requires the ability to interpret technical documents and diagrams, perform basic functions such as running conduit and piping, and calibrate instrumentation. The Electrician must be capable of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other automation hardware. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but requires effective communication and teamwork skills to function in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing facility performing electrical maintenance duties. Preferred qualifications include some college or formal technical education, and experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and chiller applications. Professional licenses or certifications, such as a Journeyman license in Massachusetts, are required, along with forklift certification and a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Maintain existing electrical system infrastructure to ensure a safe electrical environment.
- Maintain facilities and production equipment to operate in a safe and productive condition.
- Understand and adhere to governmental regulatory programs and policies.
- Practice and comply with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures.
- Assist with proper alternate entry of re-classified confined spaces when necessary.
- Follow all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's).
- Attend classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level.
- Make improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance programs.
- Execute and document planned and unplanned work findings using CMMS.
- Leverage methodologies like root cause analysis to identify and resolve equipment issues.
- Utilize predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and take corrective actions.
- Document the cause of failures and work with the maintenance team to prevent reoccurrence.
- Interpret technical documents and diagrams including factory manuals and schematics.
- Perform basic functions such as running conduit and piping to specifications.
- Calibrate and set up instrumentation as needed.
- Identify aging and obsolete automation hardware.
- Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other automation systems.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing facility performing electrical maintenance duties.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Strong communication skills to interact with all levels of employees.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic functions and measure using devices.
- Experience with data entry and documentation of maintenance findings.
- Attention to detail and mechanical ability with the capacity to multi-task.
- Ability to make good decisions under pressure and resolve problems involving multiple variables.
Nice-to-haves
- Some college or formal technical school education in electrical maintenance.
- Experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and chiller applications.
- 4+ years of experience as an Industrial maintenance electrician.
Benefits
- Competitive health insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- 401k retirement savings plan with company contributions.
- Wellness benefits.
