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Green Bay Packaging, Kalamazoo Div. Maintenance Electrician in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Are you a fixer, a problem-solver, and a get-the-job-done-right type of person?
Do you take pride in your ability to keep manufacturing machines running well?
Do you know what to do when a machine needs repairs?
Do you want to work in a clean and safe environment during the quietest hours of the night?
The maintenance department works closely with production managers to ensure machines are operating effectively, following predictive and preventive maintenance procedures, as well as doing on-the-spot repairs and participating in large projects like machine installation. The maintenance team is also responsible for general facilities maintenance and repair.
Maintenance Electrician 2nd and 3rd Shift:
- Installs and repairs electrical systems and electrical/electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment; other duties as required.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose causes of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic system problems on production equipment and implement the most feasible method of repair.
- Will work closely with the maintenance and/or facilities manager to ensure machines are in working order for each shift.
Qualifications:
- Two (2) or more years of Electrical experience in a Manufacturing setting is required; technical diploma or equivalent practical experience preferred.
- Requires knowledge of setup, standard operating procedures and required maintenance for a variety of machinery and equipment.
- Must be able to read blueprints and/or schematics.
- Requires working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic test equipment.
- Requires ability to use machine/equipment manuals and reference books and to work independently and as a team.
- Focus on Safety and familiarity with safe work practices, including but not limited to Lock out/Tag out and Alternate Protective Measures.
- Physical aspects of job include standing, bending, squatting, leaning, kneeling, sitting. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Wages range from $27.62 to $31.42/hour.