Electro Mechanical Technician- Afternoons

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in Lakewood, NJ is seeking an industrial electrician to install, maintain and repair electrical and control systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and collaboration with controls engineers; shift 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with a base pay of $40.79 per hour plus shift differential.

Candidates should have five years of experience and strong knowledge of NEC/UL standards, PLCs, and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least five years as an industrial electrician with equipment repair experience.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with FDA/GMP requirements.
• Able to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and adhere to GMP, SOP and JSA procedures.
• Install, monitor, repair, and replace electrical circuits, motors, and transformers.
• Operate and maintain high voltage switchgear and PLC-based controls.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Read blueprints and work from sketches; coordinate with controls engineer.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections.

Skills

Electrical power & control

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Teamwork & communication

Forklift operation

NEC/UL standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Electrical measuring instruments

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Compensation Base Pay: $40.79/hour + Shift Differential

Schedule Monday through Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Essential Functions

• Responsible always for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility.
• Support all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Install, monitor, test, repair, and replace electrical circuits, motors, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers and transformers using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Operate, repair, and maintain high voltage switchgear, controls, motor control centers and PLC's.
• Perform diagnostic tests, repair or replace electronic control or related components on equipment, tools and other production equipment.
• Including ground fault tracing and cable replacement.
• Provide plant controls support in the troubleshooting of PLC-based control systems and some degree of instrumentation with the desire and ability to advance this skillset.
• Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus in machinery and buildings.
• Includes repair or replacement of conduit and/or wiring.
• Diagnose malfunctioning electrical equipment using testing instruments and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem.
• Diagnose, repair and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Including but not limited to seals, gaskets and bearings on motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, sumps, mills, etc.
• Troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules.
• Perform routine electrical and mechanical inspections, repairs and maintenance on plant equipment (i.e. emergency lighting, motors, switchgear, smoke detectors, etc.).
• Adhere to department's GMP's, SOP's and JSA's procedure and policy requirements.
• Participates in all job-related safety training and personally complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Wear appropriate PPE and adhere to safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work from sketches or verbal instructions.
• Interpret blueprints.
• Work side by side with controls engineer.
• Perform routine electrical inspections (i.e. emergency lighting, motors, switchgear, etc.).
• Create work notifications into Maintenance Management System.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Assist with all tasks required to maintain facility as needed.
• Follow all plant safety, GMP and SOP regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media, including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize and direct work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production-driven work environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and control, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical principles.
• Must have strong working knowledge of AC and DC motors, PLC's, relay control and analog control systems.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and decide the best course of action to fix them.
• Must be proficient using all electrical measuring instruments.
• Ability to install equipment, machines, controls, conduit and wiring.
• Ability to repair machines or systems using the required tools.
• Proven knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) standards, Allen Bradley Controls, AC and motor controls, and process sensors of all types.
• Must have ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Must have good teamwork and communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have computer skills necessary to interface with machinery programs and perform basic email and electronic document functions.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Black Seal boiler operator license desirable or ability to obtain one.
• Provide suggestions for better upgrades.
• Recognize when to repair on the spot and when to plan for permanent repair.
• Report and communicate work with the team.
• Participate and be willing to contribute in a group setting.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five (5) years as an industrial electrician (approximately 70% of position requirements) with mechanical equipment repair (approximately 30% of position requirements).
• Candidates must be able to speak to their work experiences in fast-paced manufacturing facilities, preferably in consumer packaged goods, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Applicants will demonstrate their willingness to work in compliance with regulatory agencies and be able to speak to FDA/GMP requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight U.S. employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Vacation days beginning in the first year of employment (based on hire date)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit-sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

About Us

Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.