Electronic Specialist

Trivium Packaging; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician under the Production/Engineering Manager to improve design, installation, maintenance and operation of control devices and electronics across production lines.

You will work with PLCs, vision systems, inkjet printers, robotics, and automated equipment, troubleshooting and performing safety checks while assisting shift electricians as needed.

Qualifications

• Prefer degree in electronics related field or at least three years of industrial electronics experience.
• High School Diploma with PLC programming skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hardware & software for all plant PLC controllers, electronic devices, vision systems, inkjet printers, robotic and automated programmable equipment.
• Make programming changes to optimize process & quality.
• Read and interpret measurements, drawings and schematics; read blueprints.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in all departments.
• Perform daily safety checks on electrical systems and equipment.
• Be available for call-outs in emergencies and breakdowns; work flexible shifts if needed.
• Inventory materials to ensure sufficient stock for operations.
• Work with team to recommend process improvements.
• Fill-in operating production equipment as assigned; forklift operation.
• Maintain 5S/Housekeeping; adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Control systems

Team communication

Forklift operation

Education

Electronics-related degree

Industrial electronics experience

Tools

PLC programming software

Vision systems

Inkjet printers

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Production / Engineering Manager, is responsible for improving the design, installation, maintenance and operation of all types of control devices and electronic accessories, working with production, maintenance personnel, and vendors. Work with computers, programmable logic controllers, electronic control devices, vision systems, scanners and miscellaneous peripherals that support production. Will assist shift electricians when necessary.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Maintain hardware & software for all plant PLC controllers, electronic devices, vision systems, inkjet printers, robotic and automated programmable equipment.
• Make programming changes as required to optimize process & quality.
• Working knowledge of 480v 3-Phase systems, 220v and 110V systems.
• Perform daily safety checks on electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read a variety of measuring devices, drawings and schematics.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in all departments.
• Be available for call‑outs in cases of emergencies and breakdowns.
• Must be able and willing to work alternative shifts when necessary for maintenance.
• Conduct inventory of materials to ensure sufficient stock to maintain operations.
• Work with team members to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Read, follow and understand manuals and blueprints.
• Fill‑in operating production equipment in all departments as assigned.
• Forklift operation.
• 5S/Housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Competencies

• Solid understanding and ability to troubleshoot electronic components and control systems.
• Ability to write PLC programs and have a working knowledge of PC programs.
• Excellent communicator, able to work with a wide variety of personnel.
• Training of other personnel in electronic troubleshooting will be required.
• Working knowledge of measuring devices (mechanical and electrical) and competency with mathematics, electrical calculations including amps, voltage, resistance and capacitance.
• Ability to work at heights following all safety procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and electronic schematics.
• Identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast paced environment with good communication skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communicate with others within and outside the department.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Proven problem‑solving experience.
• Must be team oriented with good energy and initiative.
• Ability to complete administrative tasks as necessary.

Education and Experience

• Prefer degree in electronics related field or must have at least three years of industrial experience with electronics, computers, and control systems, or have equivalent technical education.
• High School Diploma/GE Computer Skills PLC programming skills required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Employee must be punctual and reliable. Availability to work variety of shifts and weekends.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift between 1-50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary. Occasionally 1-33%, frequently 34-66% and continuously 67-100% of the time. Stand 91% Sit 9% Walk 40% Lift 30% Twist 50% Squat 20% Crawl 0% Climb 0% Bend 20% (90 degrees) Reach above shoulders 10% Kneel 2% Work at heights as required This position requires ability to lift: Up to 15 lbs Frequently 16-30 lbs Frequently 31-50 lbs Frequently 51-75 lbs Occasionally 76-100 lbs Not required Over 100 lbs Not required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust and odors.

Special Hazards

Exposure to pinch points, cuts, burns, blindness, metal dust and slivers. Electrical control boxes. Exposure to some equipment that produces electromagnetic fields may interfere with pacemaker functionality.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.