Electrician Associate

Overview

The Electrician Associate position is responsible consistently completing preventive and reactive/corrective electrical maintenance. Qualified candidates must possess a thorough understanding of electrical theory, industrial electricity applications, electromechanical systems such as drive trains, hydraulics, vacuum, and heat transfer to include demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Always complies with Pactiv’s established safety and environmental policies, programs, and procedures. These include but are not limited to electrical safety, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, machine shop/tool safety, and powered vehicle safety
• Perform various maintenance and project related activities on industrial production and support equipment to maximize equipment life and reliability to ensure safe and cost-effective operation
• Utilize Pactiv’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for daily work activity planning, labor utilization, and accurate recording of completed equipment maintenance activities (work orders)
• Performs electrical work according to requirements of local and state building/safety codes
• Utilize precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instruments used in the maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems. These include multi-meters, stethoscopes, micrometers, etc.
• Tasked with performing or assisting with all major and minor electrical installations & repairs
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 5 years related experience
• High Degree of mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Associate Degree/or Electrical Engineering Certificate preferred

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk
• Uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear to communicate with crew members
• Required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate
• Ability to work in a team environment
• The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels
• Able to work with dust from paper converting process
• The employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and lift trucks
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or vapors or hazardous products such as degreasers and silicone sprays
• Ambient temp and humidity may be elevated during the summer months

What You'll Get From Us Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through…