Washington Penn · 3 months ago
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$31.93/hr - $31.93/hr
2+ years expWashington Penn is a leading provider of polypropylene and polyethylene compounds, committed to innovation and customer service. The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing the facility’s equipment maintenance process, focusing on improving reliability and lowering operating costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Customer ServiceManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business. Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results
Actively participate in Monthly Safety Meetings and perform safety audits
Provide support staff with technical guidance and advice on all areas of the manufacturing process, plant operations, design of process equipment, and the application of new technology
Completes work in accordance with quality standards and policies
Completes work orders and performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and logs data in the Maintenance Management System
Record parts used on particular equipment in the Maintenance Management System
Individual is expected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements
Performs electrical work in accordance with the NEC code
Responsible for understanding and/or assigning resources for the purpose of maintaining production uptime
Individual has responsibility for product quality and is authorized to stop production in order to correct quality issues
Works to reduce changeover times using quick changeover methodology
Initiates blank work orders in Maintenance Management System
Contributes to all work being completed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner by coordinating the activities of the Inspection, Planning and Execution functions of the maintenance organization
Provides input for proper retention of spare parts to keep the minimum stores inventory necessary to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant while minimizing the non-working assets in stores inventory
Provide leadership in improving the efficiency, consistency and productivity of the manufacturing process
Interface with vendors, contractors, and engineering firms whose functions are to provide project support with engineering and technical know-how associated with capital project installations
Maintain high equipment reliability
Circuit equipment inspection and trouble shooting. This includes walkthroughs of all equipment lines. Also includes physical inspections (internal and external) of equipment in these areas, such as silos, feeders, extruders, and material handling equipment. This will require ability to walk up/downstairs and ladders, and internally inspecting equipment that has been stopped
Document new and existing electrical installations
Performs duties such as welding, grinding, metal fabrication, plumbing, carpentry, and painting
Works as a Rigger for certain jobs
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by the Maintenance Manager
Qualification
Required
Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business
Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results
Actively participate in Monthly Safety Meetings and perform safety audits
Provide support staff with technical guidance and advice on all areas of the manufacturing process, plant operations, design of process equipment, and the application of new technology
Completes work in accordance with quality standards and policies
Completes work orders and performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and logs data in the Maintenance Management System
Record parts used on particular equipment in the Maintenance Management System
Individual is expected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements
Performs electrical work in accordance with the NEC code
Responsible for understanding and/or assigning resources for the purpose of maintaining production uptime
Individual has responsibility for product quality and is authorized to stop production in order to correct quality issues
Works to reduce changeover times using quick changeover methodology
Initiates blank work orders in Maintenance Management System
Contributes to all work being completed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner by coordinating the activities of the Inspection, Planning and Execution functions of the maintenance organization
Provides input for proper retention of spare parts to keep the minimum stores inventory necessary to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant while minimizing the non-working assets in stores inventory
Provide leadership in improving the efficiency, consistency and productivity of the manufacturing process
Interface with vendors, contractors, and engineering firms whose functions are to provide project support with engineering and technical know-how associated with capital project installations
Maintain high equipment reliability
Circuit equipment inspection and trouble shooting
Document new and existing electrical installations
Performs duties such as welding, grinding, metal fabrication, plumbing, carpentry, and painting
Works as a Rigger for certain jobs
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by the Maintenance Manager
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours per shift
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
Must be able to bend/stoop repeatedly during a shift
Must be able to push/pull up to 25 lbs. repeatedly during a shift
Must be able to walk up/down flights of stairs repeatedly during a shift
High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Must be able to read and follow Blueprints
Must be able to utilize/read a voltmeter and troubleshoot
2+ years of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
Knowledge in electrical circuits, electrical measurements, circuit analysis, combination circuits
Experience with PLCs, including Allan Bradly, Red Line, Mitsubishi and Omron
Ability to weld and fabricate to apply solutions after diagnosis of repair requirements
Experience with PLC troubleshooting, software and logic in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance that starts DAY ONE!
Company paid life, accidental death, short term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Holiday parties
Company sponsored outings
Tuition Reimbursement
9 paid holidays per year
401k with employer match
Profit sharing bonuses, semi-annual incentive bonuses
Company
Washington Penn
Washington Penn is a manufacturer of polypropylene and polyethylene compounds.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-06-19
2024-04-17
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