3rd Shift Electrical Tech

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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SUMMARY:

To analyze and correct electrical problems and overhaul electrical equipment and controls. To participate in the installation, programming and start-up of Plant systems and equipment as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct problem. 

• Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems. 

• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation inspection work to be performed. 

• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment. Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements. 

• Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices. 

• Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution systems, (Switchgear), and splices pieces as required. 

• Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade. 

• Determines need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls. 

• Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved. 

• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken. 

• Install, program, start-up and troubleshoot PLC, DDC based control systems, i.e., Allen Bradley SLC-50, 100, 500 or equivalent. 

• May be part of a mechanical team on major installations, working with other trades such as machinist, pipefitters, etc. 

• May be called upon to do temporary or long-term repairs in other areas of Plant Maintenance such as, pipefitter, HVAC, boiler room, etc. 

• Comply with  all safety  policies,  report  safety  violations,  and  attend  safety  meetings. 

• Report proble