Elect Ops Mech I

Fareva Richmond Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401-k 4.5% company match and immediate

12 annual paid holidays

Paid vacation

5 paid sick days

2 paid personal days

Company paid Short Term Disability and

Life&AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Fareva Richmond Inc in Richmond, VA is seeking an Electrical Operations Mechanic I to maintain high-tech automated equipment, including electronics, electrical control systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and basic mechanical tasks. You will perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Responsibilities include diagnosing PLC-based issues, reading electrical drawings, and using downtime/OEE data to design improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Virginia State Journeyman’s card or NEC training completed or documented.
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and troubleshoots filling/packaging equipment and electromechanical systems.
• Maintains and troubleshoots PLCs, operator interfaces, VFDs, servomotors, encoders.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting (starters, fuses, relays, wiring, breakers).
• Conducts preventative maintenance on electrical/safety systems.
• Interprets downtime and OEE data to design improvements.
• Read and follow electrical drawings and circuit layouts.

Skills

Electrical principles

Mechanical principles

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to quality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman Card / NEC training

Tools

PLC

Electrical schematics

Job description

Electrical Operations Mechanic Level I - IIIFAREVA is one of the world’s leading subcontractors in the Industrial Household, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals fields.We are currently seeking an Electrical Operations Mechanic I to join their team in Richmond, VA.Job Overview:Individual will maintain steady and compliant operation of high-tech automated equipment and drive continual improvement through electrical/PLC technology. Work will include electronics, electrical control systems, server and process control, hydraulics/pneumatics, basic mechanical skills, and computer literacy.Job Responsibilities:Maintains and troubleshoots various types of filling and packaging equipment within the PPUs. Work includes the electromechanical aspects of the equipments operationMaintains and troubleshoots programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interfaces, variable frequency drives, servomotors, encodersPerform basic electrical troubleshooting and repair such as starters, fuses, relays, wire blocks, wiring, breakers, etc.Performs preventative maintenance on electrical and safety systemsDiagnoses electrical based discrepancies on equipment with or without the use of blueprints. Provides written methods of operation and control of electronic systemsCommunicate problems and solutions in appropriate manner, and takes direction from multiple sourcesAnalyzes and interprets downtime and OEE data. Use this data to design and implement improvementsMaintains productive working relationships as part of a production teamAble to discern complex electrical drawings and correlate to actual equipment/circuit layout. Able to inspect electrical control systems to trace circuitry or pinpoint potential problem areasResponsible for maintaining validated state of equipment, which directly impacts product qualityOrder correct repair parts for machinesWork with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting effortAdheres strictly to all cGMP’s, PPG’s, regulatory and safety standards and procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of products and safety of employeesKeeps working area in a clean and orderly condition according to PPG’s and 5S principlesEnsures that all machine guards, interlocks and other safety devices are properly installed and maintained in good working order. Follows established lockout procedures when working on equipmentWorks day or night shift as required , can work independently or in work groupsJob Qualifications:High School Diploma/GEDVirginia State Journeyman’s card / State certified or documented completion of training on NEC (National Electrical Code)The ability to demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles/conceptsThe ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)Excellent attention to quality and detailCompensation and Benefits:Compensation is commensurate with experience401-k 4.5% company match and immediate vesting12 annual paid holidaysPaid vacation5 paid sick days2 paid personal daysCompany paid Short Term Disability and Life&AD&D Insurances