Electrician

Ox Paperboard Eaton, LLC is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Electrician position in the maintenance department.  Hourly rate is $34.58/ hour with a 60-day probationary period.  

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal Aid, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.  Vacation Time after 6 months.

The A Rated Electrician is a highly skilled industrial electrician responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and control systems throughout the facility. This position represents an advanced electrical skill classification and requires the ability to independently diagnose complex electrical problems, safely perform repairs, and restore equipment to reliable operating condition.

The A Rated Electrician is expected to provide a high level of technical expertise, support production and maintenance activities, and assist in the development of less-experienced electrical personnel.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical apprenticeship, trade school, industrial electrical training, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and ability.
• Experience in a continuous-process manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must demonstrate the electrical knowledge and practical skills necessary to qualify as an A Rated Electrician through the company's established testing or qualification process.
• Must be capable of independently troubleshooting complex industrial electrical problems.
• Must understand and safely work with the electrical voltages and systems utilized within the facility.

A Rated Electrician Performance Expectations

An employee classified as an A Rated Electrician is expected to:

• Independently troubleshoot complex electrical and control problems.
• Understand the operation and interaction of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Diagnosing the root cause of equipment failures rather than simply replacing components.
• Determine the appropriate repair and identify the tools, parts, and materials necessary to complete the work.
• Complete electrical repairs safely, efficiently, and to an acceptable standard of workmanship.
• Read and understand electrical drawings without requiring continuous supervision.
• Effectively use PLCs, schematics, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot production problems.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective action.
• Assist less-experienced electricians with troubleshooting and skill development.
• Take ownership of assigned work from initial troubleshooting through successful equipment startup.
• Consistently demonstrate safe work practices, quality workmanship, reliability, and productivity.