LOCATION The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TEAM The Electrician – Controls/Manufacturing will report to the Director of Maintenance and Engineering.

POSITION The Electrician – Controls/Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring the proper function and maintenance of the manufacturing equipment with a focus on safety, continuous improvement and quality all while ensuring minimal downtime.

TYPE Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain machinery, meeting maintenance requirements for 480-volt, 3-phase systems including single phase 120-volt systems and larger 4,160-volt equipment to minimize downtime
• Support, troubleshoot, improve, and maintain high-speed production and packaging machinery
• Responsible for maintaining and programming programmable logic controllers (PLC) and computer process controls
• Effectively and safely operate and maintain manufacturing equipment with a focus on plant safety, 5S, quality, production, and cost goals
• Perform quality, maintenance and housekeeping checks while managing the technical process
• Work as part of a team to read and interpret information, monitor equipment, and inspect product to maintain quality standards
• Follow safe work practices and maintain a solid understanding of GMP’s and emergency procedures. Complete assigned work efficiently and per company processes and standards
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Personal Protective Equipment is to be used, where required
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent industrial electrician work experience a plus
• Minimum of 3 years' experience programming and troubleshooting PLC's and troubleshooting AC variable speed drives
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (six sigma analysis) and propose and implement corrective actions
• Knowledge of servos and related controllers including hydraulic and pneumatic temperature controls
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Application of high-level quality standards
• Excellent computer skills
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Safety, continuous improvement and solutions driven mindset
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to lift approximately 50lbs, stand 10+ hours, push and pull required.