Electrical Controls Technician

Ardagh Group; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging is seeking an Electrician to modify, repair, and overhaul electrical/electronic equipment across the facility. You will maintain, modify and install PLC programs and troubleshoot plant floor issues to ensure continuous operations.

The role requires three years of industrial experience, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation. Join a leading metal packaging company focused on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Electrician designation with at least three years industrial experience.
• Experience with installation, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment of industrial, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell PLCs, PLC5, Controllogix5000, Siemens Processors and RS Logix.
• Software experience with frequency drives, Yaskawa and others preferred.
• Working knowledge of 3 phase power circuits and ability read electrical prints.
• Ability to pass an Electrical aptitude test.
• Strong working knowledge in safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, rebuild, repair or overhaul all types of electronic/electrical equipment and controls with an emphasis on plant operations.
• Remove and/or install electronic/electrical equipment and parts.
• Modify, maintain and install PLC programs.
• Analyze and correct electrical/electronic problems.
• Must be familiar with electrical/electronic tools, gauges, calibration and testing equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of camera/vision systems, computers, hand and power tools, bench lathe, pipe threader, acetylene torch, etc.
• Must be familiar with motors, generators, transformers, conduits, bus ducts, fittings, wires, cable, transistors and other electrical/electronic gauges, meters and control devices.
• Familiarization with Plant production and communication equipment is required.
• Must be able to modify, maintain, and install PLC programs.
• Must be able to develop new programs as directed.
• Identify PLC problems, troubleshoot PLCs and maintain PLC updated documentation and wiring changes.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications, codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Make sketches of parts and layouts, design and construct adaptations or conversions of component parts, including the necessary phases of development work.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Make mechanical and electrical repairs as required in servicing electronic equipment, including assembling, modifying, repairing and replacement of individual electronic parts within components, circuit modules, and printed circuit boards.
• Maintain performance inventory and maintenance records for electrical and electronic equipment.
• Advise operators, mechanics, and other electrical maintenance personnel of standard operating procedures and requirements for electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment notes and corrective action taken.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Reading schematics/prints

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrician designation (industrial experience)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

RSLogix

Siemens processors

PLC5

Controllogix5000

Yaskawa frequency drives

Job description

Role Description

The Electrician is responsible for modifying, repairing, and overhauling all types of electrical and electronic equipment and controls across the facility. Maintain, modify and install PLC programs. Troubleshoot and correct electrical/electronic problems on the plant floor.

The Electrician is responsible for modifying, repairing, and overhauling all types of electrical and electronic equipment and controls across the facility. Maintain, modify and install PLC programs. Troubleshoot and correct electrical/electronic problems on the plant floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, modify, rebuild, repair or overhaul all types of electronic/electrical equipment and controls with an emphasis on plant operations.
• Remove and/or install electronic/electrical equipment and parts.
• Modify, maintain and install PLC programs.
• Analyze and correct electrical/electronic problems.
• Must be familiar with electrical/electronic tools, gauges, calibration and testing equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of camera/vision systems, computers, hand and power tools, bench lathe, pipe threader, acetylene torch, etc.
• Must be familiar with motors, generators, transformers, conduits, bus ducts, fittings, wires, cable, transistors and other electrical/electronic gauges, meters and control devices.
• Familiarization with Plant production and communication equipment is required.
• Must be able to modify, maintain, and install PLC programs.
• Must be able to develop new programs as directed.
• Identify PLC problems, troubleshoot PLCs and maintain PLC updated documentation and wiring changes.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications, codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Make sketches of parts and layouts, design and construct adaptations or conversions of component parts, including the necessary phases of development work.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Make mechanical and electrical repairs as required in servicing electronic equipment, including assembling, modifying, repairing and replacement of individual electronic parts within components, circuit modules, and printed circuit boards.
• Maintain performance inventory and maintenance records for electrical and electronic equipment.
• Advise operators, mechanics, and other electrical maintenance personnel of standard operating procedures and requirements for electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment notes and corrective action taken.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Electrician designation with at least three years industrial experience
• Experience with installation, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment of industrial, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell PLCs, PLC5, Controllogix5000, Siemens Processors and RS Logix
• Software experience with frequency drives, Yaskawa and others preferred
• Working knowledge of 3 phase power circuits and ability read electrical prints
• Ability to pass an Electrical aptitude test
• Strong working knowledge in safety principles
• Ability to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
• We are a 24/7 continuous operation with rotating shift work. Shift length is 12 hours.
• Employees must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends as well as holidays.

Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.