Electrician - 2nd shift

Ferrero; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on managing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting packaging machine issues and conducting preventive maintenance to ensure seamless production. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this company offers a supportive workplace where your expertise will contribute to crafting beloved products enjoyed by consumers worldwide. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical installations and PLC controllers.
• Experience troubleshooting robotics and flexible work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production packaging machines.
• Troubleshoot machine problems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Support new line installations and perform facility electrical work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical repairs

Preventive maintenance

Robotics

PLC logic

Flexibility

Education

High School degree

Tools

Machine shop equipment

Welding equipment

Forklifts

Scissor-lifts

Power pallet jacks

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Company Description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Job Location: Somerset

Company Description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

Ferrero USA, a leading global confectionery manufacturer with a strong track record of innovations and a great reputation for the quality of its products, is looking for a Mechanic-Electrician to support our Production Operations team.The primary responsibility of the Mechanic-Electrician is to manage, repair and maintain production equipment in our Somerset, NJ repackaging facility. This role requires an individual which excels in troubleshooting production equipment problems as well as proactively preventing issues delaying or preventing production of the company’s products.

The position will work out of our Somerset, NJ factory location and reports to the Maintenance Manager. Must be available to train on 1st shift if needed. The shift would be 3:30PM to 12:30AM once training is complete. This is a non-exempt position and will involve overtime work.

Main Responsibilities:

• Repair, maintain, install and change over production packaging machines and lines.
• Troubleshoot packaging machine problems and make necessary repairs in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance on packaging machines and conveyors.
• Recommend improvements and modifications to production operations/machines.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks following standards and schedules. This includes lubrication, adjustments and cleaning.
• Experience in LOTO training.
• Perform general plant maintenance duties and other duties as assigned (facility-related tasks as needed).
• Perform Electrical repairs to machinery.
• Install/repair sensors, switches, eyes, etc. as needed on production lines
• Understand PLC logic.
• Perform facility electrical work (light installations, conduit, etc.)
• Support new line installations.
  
  

Who we are looking for:

• High School degree
• 5 or more years’ experience working with high-speed packaging equipment, systems and conveyors. Knowledge of electrical installations, PLC controllers, sensors, etc.)
• Detailed knowledge of Robotics.
• Working knowledge of motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, programmable controllers, servo drives, electronic components, facility installations (pneumatic, electrical installs), and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Proficient at operating machine shop and welding equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting robotics.
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor-lifts, and power pallet jacks.
• Ability to be flexible and work with a positive attitude.
• Experience with efficient line changeovers (packaging machines, conveyors, etc.)
  
  

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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