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Electrical Maintenance Technician Level I - III
FAREVA is one of the world’s leading subcontractors in the Industrial Household, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals fields.
We are currently seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician I to join their team in Richmond, VA.
Job Overview:
Individual will maintain steady and compliant operation of high-tech automated equipment and drive continual improvement through electrical/PLC technology. Work will include electronics, electrical control systems, server and process control, hydraulics/pneumatics, basic mechanical skills, and computer literacy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains and troubleshoots various types of filling and packaging equipment. Work includes the electromechanical aspects of the equipment’s operation
- Maintains and troubleshoots programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interfaces, variable frequency drives, servomotors, encoders
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repair such as starters, fuses, relays, wire blocks, wiring, breakers, etc.
- Performs preventative maintenance on electrical and safety systems
- Diagnoses electrical based discrepancies on equipment with or without the use of electrical schematics. Provides written methods of operation and control of electronic systems
- Communicate problems and solutions in appropriate manner, and takes direction from multiple sources
- Maintains productive working relationships as part of a production team
- Able to discern complex electrical drawings and correlate to actual equipment/circuit layout. Able to inspect electrical control systems to trace circuitry or pinpoint potential problem areas
- Responsible for maintaining validated state of equipment, which directly impacts product quality
- Order correct repair parts for machines
- Work with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting effort
- Adheres strictly to all cGMP’s, PPG’s, regulatory and safety standards and procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of products and safety of employees
- Keeps working area in a clean and orderly condition according to PPG’s and 5S principles
- Ensures that all machine guards, interlocks and other safety devices are properly installed and maintained in good working order. Follows established lockout procedures when working on equipment
- Willingness to work overtime as needed independently or in groups
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Virginia State Journeyman’s card or equivalent educational experience
- The ability to demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles/concepts
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
- Excellent attention to quality and detail
- State certified or documented completion of training on NEC (National Electrical Code) - Preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience
- 401-k 4.5% company match and immediate vesting
- Paid vacation days
- 12 annual paid holidays
- 5 paid sick days
- 2 paid personal days
- Company paid Short Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurances