Electrical & Instrumentation Technician-Night Shift

ZipRecruiter; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Liners!

Loparex LLC, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, is seeking dedicated and driven individuals to join our Iowa City team. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing company, this is your opportunity!

What You'll Do:

• Provides skilled electrical troubleshooting and support for paper conversion machinery in an industrial environment.
• Highly involved in identifying and correcting safety concerns; participates in safety program and adheres to all rules and procedures.
• Works alongside safety, production, process and maintenance departments to drive continuous improvement.
• Safe working knowledge of low voltage systems up to 480 VAC/3-Phase and 600 VDC
• Ability to troubleshoot motor control systems consisting of starter circuits and drive applications. Typical drives include AB PowerFlex, Yaskawa, Siemens and Magnatek
• Effectively read electrical schematics for control systems and power distribution. Also creates and modifies drawings using AutoCAD.
• Utilizes multi-meter, process meter and various electrical tools to perform electrical testing.
• Installs and performs scheduled calibrations of instrumentation including infrared cameras, RTD's, thermocouples and mass flow meters for quality control under ISO standards.
• Completes work orders assigned to the E&I group for troubleshooting, repair, installations, and process improvements.
• Understand and troubleshoot analog process control loops for extruders, oven heating and chilled water systems.
• Capable of troubleshooting PLC programs and HMI's; competently make minor changes to programs with RSLogix 5000/500 and Proficy iFix software.
• Setup and troubleshoot network communications through serial, Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet protocols.
• Basic computer usage of MS Office tools and familiar with installing/running software used for communicating with field devices.

We're Looking For:

• Two-year degree of Applied Science or associate degree in a technical field that relates to Electrical and Instrumentation
• Previous experience provides the qualifications to perform the job duties.
• Ability and skill to use a wide variety of diagnostic and repair tools.
• Ability to read and follow electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and regulatory books.
• Solid computer skills to include Excel, Word, Outlook and PMC
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to weld and use cutting torch.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Required to provide tools/toolbox.
• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe shoes

Shift available:

• 12-hour rotating night shifts (7pm-7am).
  • Rotating schedule, including every other weekend, or rotating day off.

Why Join Loparex?

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term
  • 401K and retirement enhancement plan
• Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays
• Employee Perks: Uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and wellness reimbursement.
• Stable long-term employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)