Electrical Technician-Aerofil

KDC/One; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Technician to provide technical support and troubleshooting for electrical controls and PLC programming. This role involves performing electrical wiring, preventive maintenance, and developing new automation methods. You will work closely with engineering to enhance control systems and ensure the efficiency of manufacturing processes. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about electrical systems and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical controls and PLC programming.
• Ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support focusing on electrical controls and PLC systems.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in developing automation methods and electrical schematics.

Skills

Electrical Controls

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Wiring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Electrical Testing Equipment

Job description

Electrical Technician-Aerofil
Aerofil, 225 Industrial Park Drive, Sullivan, Missouri, United States of America
Req #3316
Friday, November 15, 2024

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide technical support and troubleshooting with emphasis on electrical controls, instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programming.
2. Perform electrical wiring, low voltage through 480 volt, 3-phase.
3. Be responsible for programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC and related control systems.
4. Assist in the electrical evaluation and costing of proposed capital projects.
5. Assist in the development of new methods of automation, troubleshoot existing equipment, develop schematics, electrical drawings and PLC programs for new equipment, and provide support during the installation, checkout and start-up of new equipment.
6. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance as established by maintenance program.
7. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant manufacturing equipment and systems including high-speed packaging equipment, utility related equipment, fire protection and power distribution systems.
8. Install, maintain and troubleshoot power distribution equipment systems.
9. Install, maintain and troubleshoot aerosol and liquid packaging equipment, motor drives and associated control systems.
10. Understand mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and interpret related engineering drawings.
11. Team with engineering to develop electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for unique customer specifications and new business development.
12. Identify and participate in improvement projects that support cost reduction initiatives and business expansion.
13. Preventive Maintenance program on control boards and distribution panels plant wide.
14. Development and maintenance of electrical engineering schematics, project documentation and “as built” drawings for all electrical installations using computer aided software.
15. Maintenance and backup documentation of all programs related to PLC equipment in the plant.
16. Be on call to respond to emergency situations and provide electrical/electronic troubleshooting for Operations.
17. Maintain knowledge of electrical code standards. Make changes as code requirements necessitate.
18. Partner with IT department to ensure manufacturing equipment and instrumentation interface with corporate data systems and networks in an effective manner.
19. Install conduit/wire for new equipment.
20. Good attendance record (less than 3 absences).
21. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands:

1. The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
2. Constantly ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
3. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
4. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
5. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers, accurately, loudly, or quickly.
6. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
7. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
8. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
9. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
10. Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
11. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity with or without assistance such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

Other details:

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Indirect

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