Maintenance Technician II

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Install, test, calibrate, repair, and modify various types of electrical/electronic controls for high speed cigarette manufacturing, tobacco processing and flexible manufacturing equipment.
• Support Allen-Bradley, Siemens and other PLC systems.
• Support Profibus, Control Net, and Ethernet data communication systems.
• Guide productivity/technology projects.
• Troubleshoot variable frequency and DC motor drive systems.
• Install, calibrate and repair high speed camera quality control systems.
• Work from various vendor provided schematics.
• Use common electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot to determine root cause of equipment failure and perform corrective maintenance accordingly.
• Effectively communicate with peers and management.
• Install, calibrate and repair multi-axis robotic systems.
• Must be able to work any shift.

• Preferred - Three years’ electronics experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment or process control systems
• Knowledge of electronic components and their use in electronic circuits.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to repair complex circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Advanced soldering skills.
• Above average analytical, decision-making, problem solving and research skills.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic test equipment (i.e. Oscilloscope, VOM).
• Ability and willingness to operate industrial vehicles.
• Microsoft Office professional suite.
• A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology; or A.A.S. in Instrument and Control Automation Technology; or A.A.S Mechatronics Engineering Technology; or A.A.S degree in a related field; or Military equivalent.
• Work Keys:
  Reading for Information or Workplace Documents @ Level 6;
  Applied Math @ Level 5;
  Graphic Literacy @ Level 4;
  Workplace Observation @ Level 3;
  Applied Technology @ Level 5.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• On-site health clinics and fitness centers at manufacturing locations
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counseling service
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Healthcare concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (up to 6 days)
  • Vacation (15 days (pro-rated days during first year of service))
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to…