Do you want to be part of creating beauty that lasts for generations? Are you seeking a company that values Transparency, Ownership, Unity, Grit & Hustle?Do you crave being part of a TOUGH winning team in a growth-oriented environment?
AHF Products is a leader in innovative flooring products and solutions with a family of strong brands serving the residential and commercial markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, innovation, product development, manufacturing, and service, we improve the quality of people's lives through great products and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service.We are headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania with a global manufacturing footprint employing over 2250 people worldwide.
We believe that business is personal. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of teamwork and trust, we consider our staff, customers, and suppliers as true partners. We pledge to deliver reliable, consistent, and best-in-class products, services, and support.We look for people who aren't afraid to act on ideas, commit the courage to drive successful outcomes and have fun along the way.If these ideals appeal to you, you are going to want to join our team!
PRIMARY PURPOSE :
The Kankakee Flooring Plant team has a job opportunity for an Electrician located in Kankakee, IL. Under the general guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor and Electrical Engineer, this position is responsible for laying out, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the electrical and controls aspects of production equipment, facility systems, and power distribution systems according to engineering instructions and supervision.Additionally, this position will perform regular electrical preventative maintenance on equipment as directed by supervision.Perform other duties as necessitated by business needs at the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• AC/DC Motor Theory/Application/Design
• AB Power Flex Drives
• In line motor starters with a firm understanding of overload function
• 24V and 120V Control Circuits
• Allen Bradley PLC
• Working knowledge of RS Logic 500, RS Logic 5000, Studio 5000, and RS Links
• Strong understanding of controls network, i.e., Ethernet, Data Highway, Device Net
• Firm understanding of Ladder Logic with strong troubleshooting skills
• PLC Programming
• HMI and MMI, Panel view and Wonderware
• Closed Loop Control with rudimentary understanding of PIDs
• Read wiring diagrams
• 480V Distribution systems and switch gear knowledge
• Experience up to 600 V
• Electrical with understanding of NEC
• Ability to specify/recommend electrical equipment
• Experience with preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance
• Electrical design
• Good technical writing ability and verbal communication skills
• Provide total commitment to personal safety and ensure others are working in a safe manner as well.
• Perform tasks in accordance with proven skill levels as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement, also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates on team projects.
• Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of the operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with different opinions to gain consensus on the correct strategy.
• Hands-on knowledge of VCT manufacturing equipment with a detailed electrical systems and distribution, PLC, HMI, safety systems, AC/DC circuitry.
• Proven ability to recognize potential safety hazards and develop an engineering solution to eliminate.
• Proven ability to visualize an equipment process future state and formulate and execute the plan to successfully transform from current state.
• Ability to work self-directed with limited resources and able to meet challenging timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence upper management and gain buy in from shop floor end users.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to always maintain appropriate confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
• Positive and Verifiable Work History
• Five or more years of industrial electrical experience.
• Thorough understanding of PLC, HMI, VFD and other programmable hardware technology and the ability to interface with these systems using software, such as RS Logix, to program, modify, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment

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

• Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs
• Walking, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
• Talk, hear, read, write and comprehend English
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment

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

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast pace environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.