Industrial Maintenance Electrician

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East Hartford, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $35.00 To $42.00 Hourly

Maintenance Mechanic I (Industrial Maintenance Electrician)

East Hartford, CT

Embark on an exciting career with BiOrigin Specialty Products! Join the foundation of our paper-making excellence as a Maintenance Mechanic I at our East Hartford, CT paper mill! We're looking for hardworking individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the essential tasks that keep our operations running smoothly. As a crucial part of our team, you'll be hands-on in the maintenance process, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing machines and equipment throughout the mill.

This position primarily focuses on controls and electrical systems (E&I). If you're up for the challenge, and ready to be a vital part of our paper-making journey, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact.

At BiOrigin Specialty Products, our mission is to drive innovative solutions in alignment with our strategic partners to revolutionize the paper and tissue industry to do this, we hold fast in our core values which are the fabric of our culture and the pillars off which we build our community; teamwork, employee investment, integrity, problem solving, and trust.

What we need from you:

• Have extensive working knowledge of the tasks required to perform on all phases of electrical work and design build.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, update and repair industrial control systems and power distribution systems including electric motors, motor control devices, variable speed drives and PLC’s.
• Calibrate and tune Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Working knowledge of motor control circuits
• Ability to use electrical meters to test and troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Install ridged conduit and duct, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, manuals, diagrams, schematics, and ladder logic.
• Effectively troubleshoot and repair, both electrical, mechanical, and piping issues
• Exercise sound judgement and discretion in decision making in all phases of responsibility.
• Record and maintain accurate equipment files such as maintenance and inventory logs.
• Ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Desire to learn to stay ahead of changing technology.
• Perform precision alignments using various methods.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety policies, and procedures.
• Assemble, install, and maintain mill piping and related pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, including but not limited to gauges, valves, pressure regulators.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PMs) on all mill machinery and equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and repair bearings (roller, spherical, and taper bore), gears, shafts, and other machinery components.
• Operate welding equipment, cutting torches, and plasma cutters; ability to MIG, TIG, and Stick weld.
• Rigging of rolls and equipment
• Ability to fabricate parts or components from blueprints or drawings, or verbal concepts.
• Knowledge of pumps ranging from chemical metering to large centrifugal pumps.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned by management.

Minimum qualifications:

• Industrial Maintenance Certification, not required but highly desirable.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of multi-skill (millwright/mechanic) experience with an emphasis in controls and electrical systems is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Perform math calculations including addition, subtraction, multiple, and divide all units of measure using whole,…