Electrical Technician

Godiva Chocolatier, Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to analyze, repair, and maintain electrical systems across the plant. You will read diagrams, troubleshoot PLCs, and ensure safety while supporting production uptime.

The role involves startup/shutdown of equipment, coordination with maintenance teams, and potential work on robotics projects. Candidates should have vocational electrical training and 5–8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Formal training in PLC based industrial control systems.
• 5–8 years of experience as industrial electrician.
• Experience with robotics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct problem.
• Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation inspection work to be performed.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution systems, (Switchgear), and splices pieces as required.
• Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade.
• Determines need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
• Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.
• Install, program, start-up and troubleshoot PLC, DDC based control systems, i.e., Allen Bradley SLC-50, 100, 500 or equivalent.
• May be part of a mechanical team on major installations, working with other trades such as machinist, pipefitters, etc.
• May be called upon to do temporary or long-term repairs in other areas of Plant Maintenance such as, pipefitter, HVAC, boiler room, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, report safety violations, and attend safety meetings.
• Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.

Skills

Industrial electrician

PLC controls

Allen Bradley PLCs

Robotics desirable

Education

Vocational/technical training in industrial electricity

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

PURPOSE

To analyze and correct electrical problems and overhaul electrical equipment and controls. To participate in the installation, programming and start-up of Plant systems and equipment as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct problem.
• Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation inspection work to be performed.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution systems, (Switchgear), and splices pieces as required.
• Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade.
• Determines need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
• Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.
• Install, program, start-up and troubleshoot PLC, DDC based control systems, i.e., Allen Bradley SLC-50, 100, 500 or equivalent.
• May be part of a mechanical team on major installations, working with other trades such as machinist, pipefitters, etc.
• May be called upon to do temporary or long-term repairs in other areas of Plant Maintenance such as, pipefitter, HVAC, boiler room, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, report safety violations, and attend safety meetings.
• Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience Formal training in PLC based industrial control systems, i.e., Allen Bradley Training School course or technical school equivalent.
• 5 to 8 years experience as an industrial electrician, including 3 Phase Plant Power Distributions systems, motor theory, PLC controls.
• Experience with Robotics desirable.

Education

Vocational school or junior technical college training as an industrial electrician.

Core Capabilities

• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and correspondences in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in a small group situation, and to other employees of the organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Manufacturing environment Frequent lifting up to 60 lbs. and standing and walking for long periods of time. Candidate must be able to work from an elevated platform.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List.

pladis is an ambitious global snacking company and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate. Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 15,000+ global workforce spans 26 bakeries and factories and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’. As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.

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