Electrical Maintenance Technician- M Shift

The Clorox Company; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous 401(k) program

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Clorox is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot and repair production equipment, maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will read manuals, plan procedures, and select parts with minimal supervision.

The role requires a 12-hour rotating shift, day/mid shift availability, and safety training. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork are essential for success in our fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends and holidays, for up to 7 consecutive days.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, charts and parts lists to plan procedures.
• Must complete safety and training courses and have aptitude for numerical measurements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and machines.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Read blueprints and diagrams to install/repair equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as assigned.
• Enter data into maintenance management systems.
• Coordinate with maintenance planners and engineers as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

PLC interface

Computers

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive by doing the right thing, putting people at the center, and playing to win. Led by our IGNITE strategy, we build brands that make a positive difference in people’s lives around the world. And we know that success requires head, heart, AND guts — all three, every day — coming together to work simpler, faster, bolder, and more inclusively. Interested? Join us to #IgniteYourCareer!
The purpose of the Electrical/Mechanical Technician (EMT) role is to troubleshoot and repair various process failures and equipment breakdowns. Daily tasks include initiating/completing repairs to equipment, maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components of production equipment and machines, and troubleshooting/installation of complex electrical systems using various specialized tools, electrical test equipment, PLC interface, computers, blueprints, and manuals. This position will also assist engineers and maintenance planners in the design of electrical circuitry.
Starting pay: $33.77/Hour
M Shift (Day Shift)

In this role, you will:

• Communicate with maintenance planner/scheduler to determine work prioritization, often through using electronic mail. Clear verbal and written communication are also required on a daily basis to interact and ask pertinent questions of engineers, technicians or line workers, and to read and interpret technical manuals, charts, and parts manuals to plan work procedures and select replacement parts
• Interact using a consultative manner with co-workers, engineers, electrical technicians.
• Perform assigned work orders for the troubleshooting/repair or upgrade of production equipment, and make decisions quickly without supervision
• Visually inspect and listen to equipment as a means of troubleshooting causes of malfunction in order to perform both proactive and reactive electrical/machine maintenance.
• Remove and replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools, following service manuals, diagrams, or blueprints.
• Inspect and measure parts to detect defects, wear, misalignment, or other problems; adhere to and achieve specific results using precision measuring instruments, tools, and machines
• Installs or connects rigging to perform various tasks as needed.
• Installs machinery or equipment according to layout plans, blue prints, and other drawings.
• Initiate and complete work orders for parts and machines using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Perform frequent data entry into computer systems.
• May be required to perform team coordination activities related to team safety, quality, production scheduling or other core business functions.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork, as well as any training requirements, in a timely manner
• Complete other routine and unique tasks and projects as assigned.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to tolerate sustained standing/walking up to 10 hours a day.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent lifting and/or push/pull material weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to perform occasional bending and squatting, and to tolerate kneeling and/or crawling in tight spaces.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to non-weather related hot temperatures.
• Ability to frequently use coordination and dexterity in fingers while wearing protective gloves.
• Ability to frequently climb and descend stairs, and occasionally work at multiple-story elevations.
• Ability to reach to floor level, overhead and forward to work on machines.
• Ability to maintain grip and manual dexterity in manipulation of hand tools for extended periods.
• Ability to hear over-head pages in the presence of machinery

What we look for:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, for up to 7 consecutive days. Occasional mandatory overtime shifts will be required.
• Ability to perform effectively under stressful conditions, prioritizing job duties while working with team members, and effectively handling interruptions, priority changes, and/or emergency situations
• Ability to be flexible and perform a variety of duties involving frequent changes of tasks that may involve application of different aptitudes, techniques, procedures, physical demands, or degrees of attentiveness without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to complete all required safety and training courses including the Glad EMT self-study courses.
• Aptitude is required to make accurate numerical measurements, calculate dimensions, calculate value and size of circuitry components, compute and list total quantity of materials needed from blueprints and specifications, to estimate cost of raw materials, and to compute quantity of sizes or parts needed for each segment of the project
• Ability to understand and interpret instructions and detailed work procedures, reason and make judgments related to these procedures, plan, coordinate and direct own work while coping with a variety of duties and expectations from co-workers, electrical technicians, or engineers.
• Ability to problem solve, making decisions quickly without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal communication with co-workers, electrical technicians, and engineers.
• Ability to work with multiple specified deadlines and expectations related to the maintenance program.

This position also requires related specific vocational preparation in high school, commercial or shop training, technical school, or apprenticeship training plus the ability to complete a 500–600-hour self-study course in addition to on-the-job training (Note: College level courses will be evaluated and, if appropriate, consideration will be given toward the self-study courses).
This online job description supersedes all other versions of the job description for same or similar position title(s).
Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.
Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location