Electrician III - Leola, PA

Title: Electrician Level 3
Location: Leola, PA
Type of Hire: Full time/Direct
Industry: Manufacturing - Paper food packaging products
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (2-2-3 schedule)

Maintain, install, and repair equipment, electrical and electronic systems and facility electrical systems. Supply electrical support required to keep all departments running at a high level of efficiency, striving for 100% efficiency.

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Utilize electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
• Perform analog and digital circuit design by utilizing microprocessor hardware and software configurations
• Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints in order to diagnosis problems
• Understand precedence relationships (e.g. sequence of events)
• Lead electrical or electronic projects requiring installation or upgrade
• Compile documents, analyze test data, and perform electrical calculations to determine source of problems and the corrective action to take
• Maintain and utilize maintenance systems for work orders, breakdown reporting and track machine modifications
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment
• Diagnose and repair complex machine and electrical and electronic problems including non-routine electrical issues such as power quality
• Assemble component electrical parts per specifications and perform bench testing before installation
• Read, understand, interpret, draw and update electrical schematics and drawings
• Plan layout of wiring and install conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical equipment
• Install power supply wiring and conduit and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Conduct root cause analysis and make recommendations
• Lead process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional team projects
• Serve as a technical resource for less experienced Electricians and maintenance staff
• Apply advanced, complex troubleshooting
• May analyze complex control systems to resolve in-depth software/ hardware and configuration problems
• Train other Electricians
• Use SAP for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process

• Seven (7) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, OR comparable experience with trade school or training
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write, interpret and draw wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints and analytical diagnosis of problems
• Understanding of electrical laws and principals (KVL, Ohm’s Law, Power Law, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Expert knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
• Advanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• Ability to make changes to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using advanced ladder logic, read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints, and analytical diagnosis of problems
• Ability to originate instruction documents that can be used by other technicians to perform preventive maintenance or verify electrical system operation
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and algebra
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Familiar with and ability to convert units (imperial to SI, etc.)
• Must have an understanding of microprocessor hardware and software configurations and be able to perform complex analog and digital circuit design
• Prior experience using software for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and work orders, SAP preferred
• Know how to use Multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• Associates Degree in Electronics Technology, preferred
• Apprenticeship training or equivalent electrical trade school, preferred
• Prior PIT experience, preferred