Electrician | Manufacturing | 2nd Shift

Lawrence Paper Company; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance (Free $10,000)

401k with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Plan

Nine Paid Holidays

Front-loaded Paid Time Off

Discount Programs

Job summary

Lawrence Paper Company is seeking a dependable Electrician to join the maintenance team in Lawrence, KS. The role covers installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment across production and utility areas. Training will include work on first and second shift.

The position emphasizes PLCs, motor control, electrical schematics, and adherence to NEC/OSHA safety practices. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a manufacturing electrician.
• PLC programming experience or training.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays; able to respond to short-notice calls.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, repair and adjust AC and DC motors and drive systems up to 100 hp.
• Diagnose, repair, calibrate, and adjust pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems (0-10 VDC).
• Diagnose, repair and adjust industrial controllers, including PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Baldor, Mitsubishi).
• Install/modify control and power wiring up to 480 V AC per NEC/OSHA.
• Read and modify electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Set up testing instruments and troubleshoot power transmission components.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor control

PLC programming

Schematics reading

Team communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Baldor motors

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Electrician | Manufacturing

Lawrence Paper Company

Location:Lawrence, KS

Shift: 2nd (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Training Note: This position will work both first and second shift during training.

With more than 140 years of experience producing paper and corrugated boxes for industrial and retail use and fulfilling packaging services across the Midwest,Lawrence Paper Company invites you to help write the future of our storied past.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Electricianto join our maintenance department. As an Electrician, you will be responsible for installing, moving, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying and making adjustments to mechanical/electrical equipment and devices used in production, laboratory, office, and utility areas.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, repair and make adjustments to AC and DC motors and drive systems that range in size from fractional horsepower up to one hundred horsepower
• Diagnose, repair, calibrate, and make adjustments to pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems, control loops (0-10 VDC)
• Diagnose, repair and make adjustments to industrial controllers, including analog and digital programmable controllers (PLCs) Allen Bradley, Siemens, Baldor, Mitsubishi
• Perform minor installation and modification of control and power wiring, up to and including 480 volts A.C., within N.E.C. and OSHA standards
• Know and understand the dangers of improper installation or modification of hazardous locations and intrinsically safe circuits
• Assure compliance with proper procedures on work involving Intrinsically Safe and explosion proof wiring, both in hands-on practices and in changing or modifying of DC elementary drawings
• Read, understand, and appropriately change AC and DC elementary drawings and wiring diagrams
• Set up and safely operate testing and measuring instruments
• Troubleshoot, repair and make standard adjustments to fixed and variable speed mechanical and hydraulic power transmission components, elements and systems
• Install mechanical and electrical piping to plant or production equipment
• Move material, equipment and machinery using standard methods of lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking, skidding and rolling
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC
• Lock out Tag Out

Qualifications

• Must have a prior manufacturing electrician experience
• Previous PLC programming experience or training required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required
• Must be self motivated and have great communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be willing and able to accommodate short notice call ins
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little supervision required
• Must be able and willing to obtain various licenses/certifications in order to work in certain areas or on certain equipment (fork lift, aerial, rigging, skid steer, battery, etc)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• FREE $10,000 Life & AD&D Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, and Children)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Discount Programs (Local and Corporate)

Lawrence Paper Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Wage information provided in this posting is an estimate and may vary based on experience, location, and internal equity. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan rules. The job description outlined in this posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business operations. Work hours, shifts, and scheduling needs listed in this posting are subject to change based on the operational needs. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, drug testing, reference checks, and verification of credentials, in accordance with company policy and state/federal law.