Electrical Technician

Trivium Packaging; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 33,131 - 36,768; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging in the Town of Conklin is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and ensure the proper functionality of electrical equipment within the manufacturing plant. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, managing work orders, and maintaining various electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent technical certification and proficiency in 3-phase systems. The position offers a starting hourly wage of $24.05 to $26.69, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of 3-phase and lower voltage systems.
• Industrial experience preferred with effective communication skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper functioning of all electrical units.
• Run conduit, wiring, and hook up various electrical components.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems throughout the plant.

Skills

Proficient working knowledge of 480V 3 phase systems

Ability to present ideas effectively

Working knowledge of N.E.C. codes

Education

Associate degree or equivalent Technical School Degree / Certification

Job description

Under the direction of the Technical Manager or general supervision, this position will maintain all aspects of the electrical equipment throughout the plant using a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to maintain all end‑making and auxiliary equipment.

Job Duties

• Ensures proper functioning of all electrical units in the facility and all scheduled checks are complete.
• Run conduit, wiring, hook up disconnects, switches, push buttons, circuit panels, breakers, suppressors, transformers, motor starters, relays, timers, and motors.
• Manage and complete all work orders.
• Read engineering drawings and schematics, while also keeping them up to date.
• Maintain vision inspection system by modifying and writing programs and servicing hardware.
• Maintain plant PLC’s (modify and write programs, download, upload), sensors, network (LAN), phone lines.
• Maintain proper lighting throughout plant which includes changing light bulbs, fixtures, and ballast.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in all departments.
• Coordinates work functions with co‑workers and other organizational departments.
• May be required to work on plant projects.
• Shall understand the Food Safety Policy, GMP’s, HACCP Principle and Food Safety Standard.
• Be available for call‑out in cases of emergencies and breakdowns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent Technical School Degree / Certification or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proficient working knowledge of 480V 3 phase systems, 220 v and 110 v systems.
• Able to present ideas / issues effectively, actively listen, and work across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Working knowledge of N.E.C. codes
• Industrial experience preferred.

Starting Hourly Wage

$24.05 - $26.69

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. There is no continual lifting. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary.

This position works in a manufacturing environment and around machinery that produces noise. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.

Bringing Your True Self to Work

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and it’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.