Senior Instrument & Electronics Technician

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.; Fowlerville (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Career growth

Job security

Safety focused work environment

Training on Day Shift

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. seeks a Senior Instrument and Electronics Technician to maintain and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems across processing equipment, including extruders, vacuum, and control systems.

This direct-hire role offers a safety-focused environment, day shift training, and opportunities for career growth at our Fowlerville, MI facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow APNA safety guidelines and procedures; plan safety into projects and tasks.
• Continuously work to improve the safety and efficiency of operations.
• Preventative maintenance and repair of processing and support equipment.
• Document repairs / PMs with eMaintenance system.
• Train other maintenance personnel on I&E systems and areas of expertise.
• Adhere to arc flash safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment controls up to 480V.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

VFD programming

PLC controls

HMI systems

Education

High school diploma

Technical school training

Job description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels. Company: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Job Description: The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels. Company: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Location: 900 E. Van Riper Road, Fowlerville, MI 48836

Job Details

Pay up to $45 an hour

Available Shifts

• Afternoon Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00pm - Midnight Flexible start/end times up to ± 1 hour available
• Night Shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am 2-3-2 rotating schedule

What we offer

• Generous 401(k) company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable direct-hire position with long-term job security
• Safety focused work environment
• Training will be conducted on Day Shift

Why Join Us?

Join a fantastic team in a company that values safety, collaboration, and employee well-being. We offer a positive work environment, supportive leadership, excellent benefits, and a culture where your skills and contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Job Overview

The Senior Instrument and Electronics Technician will have a solid electrical and mechanical maintenance background with responsibilities for all processing and plant support equipment including, but not limited to, extruders, compressed air systems, process water systems, plant vacuum systems, feeder systems, dust collection, and die exhaust systems. Troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical systems, including motor, feeder, and extrusion control systems, HMI’s and variable frequency drives.

Job Tasks

• Follow all APNA safety guidelines and procedures; 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
• Demonstrates initiative by proactively addressing communications and other issues
• Works with contractors during equipment repairs and improvements
• Operate PIV equipment (forklifts, scissor lift, articulating boom truck, portable hoist, cherry picker, etc.)
• Document repairs / PM’s with eMaintenance system
• Maintain a clean and professional work area
• Functions with minimal supervision in a teamwork orientated environment
• Ability to 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

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications)

• 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

Required Skills

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting proficiency
• Program Variable frequency drive systems
• Interpret and edit PLC and machine controls systems

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel

• Stands and walks most work hours
• Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend and twist in order to reach remote equipment

About Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Asahi Kasei Plastics is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America. Our company encourages a dynamic employee culture focused on the pursuit of innovation. We challenge our employees to have fun and work hard when finding and making solutions for tomorrow's polymers.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.