Plant Electrician - 3rd Shift

Mactac North America; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactac North America in Scranton, PA is seeking an Electrician to perform repair, troubleshooting, upgrading and installation of plant equipment essential to operations. The role requires five years of electronics/controls experience, reading electrical schematics, and knowledge of PLC programming.

You will support maintenance, drive reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum five years experience in technology fields and electronic troubleshooting with PLC experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Systems, Controls, Electronics and Drive systems.
• Ability to read and develop electrical control schematics.
• Ability to layout, bend and install electrical conduit.
• Proficient with MS Office for work activities.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating machine installation, wiring and maintenance in the manufacturing area.
• Performing standard Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities.
• Supporting the Maintenance Group in developing proactive maintenance practices to improve reliability.
• Repairing and troubleshooting equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Upgrading equipment and machinery to prevent breakdown or improve efficiency.
• Installing new equipment and implementing new processes within the plant.
• Promoting teamwork between machine crews and Shift Leaders.
• Encouraging cooperation and exchange of ideas from all machine crews.
• Maintaining an environment of continuous improvement.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Read schematics

Conduit installation

Math skills

MS Office

Team communication

Problem solving

Quality thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

General hand tools

Circuit meter

Wirestripper

Battery-operated drills

Marklift

Forktruck

Job description

Schedule:

Third Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

The Electrician is responsible for performing general repair, troubleshooting, upgrading and installation of equipment essential to plant operations at Mactac's manufacturing facility in Scranton, PA and assists the Maintenance Manager in maintaining efficient electrical systems throughout the plant.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating machine installation, wiring and maintenance in the manufacturing area.
• Performing standard Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities.
• Supporting the Maintenance Group in developing new and updating current proactive maintenance practices to improve the reliability of the facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment.
• Repairing and troubleshooting equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Upgrading equipment and machinery to prevent breakdown or improve efficiency.
• Installing new equipment and implementing new processes within the plant.
• Promoting relationships between the machine crews and Shift Leaders that encourage teamwork and pride in workmanship.
• Encouraging cooperation and exchange of ideas from all machine crews.
• Maintaining an environment of continuous improvement.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Tools & Equipment utilized includes:

• General hand tools (screwdriver, wrench, etc.)
• Circuit meter
• Wirestripper
• Battery-operated drills
• Marklift
• Forktruck

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline is highly preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience in technology fields and electronic troubleshooting with experience in writing/troubleshooting PLC programs and updating or changing logic.
• Must have working knowledge of Electrical Power Systems, Controls, Electronics and Drive systems.
• Must be able to read/develop electrical control schematics.
• Ability to layout, bend and install electrical conduit.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and implement standard problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to perform basic math functions is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, specifically for work activities such as word processing and graph generation.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability, including the ability to identify problems and pursue risk-balanced solutions.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Requires ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with key stakeholders and people of various educational and technical backgrounds, both inside and outside the company.

Company Overview:

Headquartered in Stow, Ohio, Mactac was founded as Morgan Adhesives Co. in 1959 by the late entrepreneur Burton (Burt) Morgan. Along with financial backing from Bemis Co. and a business model that focused on providing high quality products, innovative solutions and superior customer service, Mactac flourished. For over 65 years, we've been manufacturing and distributing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) materials that are used in label printing, graphic design, packaging, retail display, fleet graphics, automotive assembly, medical device assembly, and more. Today, Mactac employs more than 1,100 people and has operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Mactac's parent company, LINTEC, is a leading company in the field of adhesive materials. The product lineup covers many diversified fields including not only adhesive papers and films for seals and labels, but also shatter-proof window films, adhesive sheets for outdoor signs, interior finishing mounting sheets, automobile-use adhesive products, semiconductor-related tape, and LCD-related adhesive products.

Mactac pressure sensitive adhesives are used in a wide range of markets and industries, and our business is structured accordingly. We are a vertically integrated organization comprised of five business units - each specially designed to meet the unique needs of our customers.

Disclaimers:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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