Electrical Technician 12 Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being subsidy

Parental leave options

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking an Electrical Technician to lead electrical, instrumentation, and PLC troubleshooting in our Cincinnati plant. This role supports maintenance and engineering teams on planned tasks and major projects, with emphasis on safety and flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 3+ years of electrical work in food manufacturing, with expertise in motors, VFDs, HMIs, and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 3 years of electrical experience with high speed packaging and robotic equipment.
• Hands on experience with motor and motion controls, VFDs, and HMIs.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• PLC/Instrumentation experience preferred.
• SAP familiarity preferred.
• Journeyman license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in solving electrical, instrumentation, PLC and related issues in the plant.
• Support maintenance and engineering teams with planned tasks and projects.
• Assist with continuous improvement and Perfetti Performance Excellence projects.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot electrical, SCADA, IT, and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure safe work practices with Safety team.
• Maintain records of electrical work and blueprints.

Skills

Motor and motion controls

SCADA

HMI

Electrical troubleshooting

Plant maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree

Journeyman license

Tools

SAP

PLC/Instrumentation

Job description

Electrical Technician

We’re currently seeking passionate and enthusiastic Electrical Technicians to join our growing team.

Hours: 6:00PM-6:30AM

12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year - Work HALF the YEAR!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Week 1: OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

Week 2: ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF

Starting Pay: Dependent on experience

What You Will Do

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for taking the lead in solving electronic, instrumentation, PLC and any other electrical issues in the plant. This role will support the maintenance and engineering teams with planned maintenance task and plant projects. In addition, the Electrical technician will be responsible for assisting with continuous improvement and Perfetti Performance Excellence projects.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform all assigned predictive and preventive maintenance task.
• Troubleshoot electrical, SCADA, information technology, and instrumentation systems.
• Works collaboratively with Safety to identify hazards and to ensure safe work practices.
• Maintains the quality of electrical work by conducting regular inspections..
• Maintains accurate records of all electrical work, including blueprints, schematics, maintenance logs and inspection reports..
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical issues with plant production equipment.
• Support the facilities maintenance team as needed.
• Support the shift Maintenance team with mechanical repairs as directed by the maintenance lead.
• Support the controls engineering team by assisting with high speed flow wrappers, vertical baggers, and pick and place robots.

What We Need From You

• Associate’s degree or 3 years of electrical experience working with high speed packaging and robotic equipment required.
• Hands on experience with motor and motion controls, variable frequency drives, and HMI’s
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• PLC/Instrumentation experience Preferred
• Functional knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Masters/Journeyman license preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of NFPA70E preferred
• Good negotiation, process improvement, and strong quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of high voltage 3 phase electric (460/240) and low voltage control systems
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities and plant priorities.
• A passion for learning and the desire to grow in the organization, potentially across functions.

What We Offer

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 AND 2025 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati