Senior Instrument & Electrical Technician – Plant Automation

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.; Fowlerville (MI); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrument and Electronics Technician to join the maintenance team.

The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance of processing and plant support equipment, including extruders, air and water systems, and motor controls, with a safety-first mindset. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related work experience (or 7 years with a high school diploma), valid license, and strong PLC/VFD skills to troubleshoot 480V systems and

Qualifications

• Preferred: Technical school training or equivalent with 5 years related work experience.
• Minimum: High school diploma with 7 years related work experience.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Follow APNA safety guidelines; plan safety into projects and tasks.
• Continuously work to improve the safety and efficiency of operations.
• Preventative Maintenance and repair of all processing and support equipment.
• Document repairs / PM’s with eMaintenance system.
• Operate PIV equipment (forklifts, scissor lift, articulating boom truck, portable hoist, cherry picker, etc.).
• Interpret and update electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment controls systems up to 480v.
• Train other maintenance personnel on I&E systems and personal areas of expertise.
• Adhere to arc flash safety standards.
• Advanced Electrical and Mechanical Preventative Maintenance and repair of all processing and support equipment.

Skills

Advanced electrical troubleshooting

Program VFD systems

Interpret PLC and machine controls

Education

High school diploma

Technical school training or equivalent

Job description

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Instrument and Electronics Technician to join the maintenance team.

The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance of processing and plant support equipment, including extruders, air and water systems, and motor controls, with a safety-first mindset. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related work experience (or 7 years with a high school diploma), valid license, and strong PLC/VFD skills to troubleshoot 480V systems and