Industrial Electrician
Job in
Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, 98908, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
Pactiv Evergreen
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
Job Description
Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunities!
Industrial Electrician|Yakima|HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Pay: $32 - $36. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and technical knowledge.
Shift Openings
- Hours of employment:
Friday to Monday 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hours of employment:
Friday to Monday 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
POSITION PURPOSE
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems and equipment used in a manufacturing environment. This position supports production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with all safety, electrical, and company standards. The Industrial Electrician works closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), support continuous improvement initiatives, and improve plant efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Follow all safety policies, procedures and practices.
Must keep work area clean and safe. Understanding and daily practice of 5S. Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).Communicate with Operations and Maintenance personnel. Follow all OSHA, NFPA 70E, National Electrical Code (NEC), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and company safety requirements.
Ensure electrical work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and incident investigations. Follow all food safety and consumer safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Participate in GMP and food safety training. Reports all food safety concerns with urgency. Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated production equipment.
Diagnose equipment failures using electrical testing devices, schematics, and software diagnostics.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, relays, transformers, and lighting systems.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations. Equipment Installation & Upgrades Install new production equipment and electrical systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
Assist in machine modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
Support commissioning and startup of new equipment. Automation & Controls Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
Assist with programming modifications under engineering or controls supervision.
Maintain industrial communication networks and control systems when required. Documentation & Communication Complete maintenance work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Document repairs, equipment history, and parts usage within CMMS or maintenance systems.
Communicate equipment issues and repair status to supervisors and production personnel.
Recommend improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
* HS diploma or GED required
* Technical degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance or related field required
Required experience:
* Minimum 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
* Experience troubleshooting electrical systems in high-speed manufacturing equipment
* Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems
* Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification preferred
* NFPA 70# Certification
* Arc Flash Training
* OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
* Experience using CMMS software
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
* Knowledge of NEC, OSHA regulations, and electrical safety standards.
* Proficiency with…
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