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Job Objective: Perform skilled electrical maintenance and repairs on machinery, equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment with ability to perform mechanical repairs and maintenance as needed.
3rd Shift: 11pm - 7am
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs maintenance and repairs to all machinery, equipment and systems in the plant. This includes adjustments, calibrations, troubleshooting, installations, monitoring and other duties required to minimize downtime on both manufacturing and facility equipment.
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the electrical service and distribution systems in the Plant.
- Provides electrical service and lighting to machinery and equipment including planning and layout of conduit, wiring and other electrical devices and materials for machine operation.
- Develops a comprehensive knowledge of the various electrical devices used on plant equipment to include PLC’s, AC/DC drives, motor controllers, positioning devices, motion control systems, network systems, user interfaces and related machine controls.
- Develops, maintains, coordinates and performs PM and PdM requirements for plant machinery and equipment with a focus on reducing downtime and improving machine performance with respect to electrical, electronic and control system operation.
- Completes all necessary administrative requirements related to job functions including, Enterprise Asset Management System documentation, shift notes, records, logs and email. Assists in maintaining machine documentation archives updated and organized.
- Works with the MRO Technician to maintain adequate stockroom parts levels using the automated inventory system to ensure minimum machine down time. May order parts and communicates with suppliers, vendors and technical representatives as needed.
- Assists and cooperates with company engineers for equipment and/or facility modifications and upgrades. Communicates equipment or modification status to peers and superiors.
- Reads and interprets blue prints, drawings, machine documentation and manufacturer specifications for troubleshooting, performance issues or determining PM/PdM requirements. Recommends machine performance or operation improvements.
- Coordinates, directs and monitors work performed by contractors as needed.
- Responsible for supporting the policy commitments of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Responsible for following established environmental procedures supporting reduction of the company’s overall environmental impact.
- Maintains a safe work environment according to company safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations.
- Performs emergency response duties as directed by emergency response coordinators.
Job Qualifications:
- Journeyman Electricians license. Maintain electrical code update.
- Five years of electrical and controls experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and experience with PLC’s, AC/DC drives and other industrial control components/devices.
- Good mechanical abilities and experience with mechanical machine maintenance/repair
- Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical diagrams and drawings.
- Good electrical craftsmanship – ability to bend pipe/conduit and perform quality installation of electrical systems and components.
- Proficient technical skills including ability to utilize electrical meters, calibration devices and other electrical monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Excellent communication skills
- Good computer skills and willingness to advance computer skills
- Good decision making skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to self-pace learn, including book, web-base and classroom instruction.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.
Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.
Health and Welfare Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
Time-Off Benefits
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- 13 Paid Company Holidays
Other Benefits and Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Velcro Companies 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.37 - $35.37 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Somersworth, NH 03878 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Somersworth, NH 03878: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34 - $35