Industrial Electrician Job at DS Containers in Batavia

Overview

Join to apply for the Industrial Electrician role at DS Containers. DS Containers is looking for experienced Industrial Controls Electricians to work 2nd or 3rd shift in Batavia and West Chicago manufacturing facilities. We compensate well for the right candidate who is energetic, motivated, skilled and looking for growth in a positive environment. Hours: five days, 8 hours per day, will include either Saturday or Sunday based on a shifting schedule, which also includes a four-day weekend every few weeks. Shifts are 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am.

Responsibilities

• Position is primarily production support but also involves working on installation projects and preventive maintenance when not supporting production.
• Respond to production needs and equipment issues to maintain continuous operations.

Qualifications

• This position requires both industrial electrician skills as well as controls skills. Solidly trained industrial electrician, with 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with running and bending conduit (EMT and Rigid, up to 1”).
• Experience with safety PPE, arc flash, lockout / tagout.
• Experience with 480VAC power distribution, utilities such as compressors, cooling towers, HVAC.
• Ability to work with 3 phase motors, inverter and servo drives. AC and DC control circuit trouble shooting ability.
• Experience with installing VFDs and setting parameters referencing an existing system.
• Must be able to read industrial electrical schematics for diagnosing machine issues and panel wiring as well.
• Experience with installing and troubleshooting analog and digital sensors.
• Ability to connect online with PLCs and understand logic to troubleshoot machinery. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Omron PLCs is preferred.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and DeviceNet protocols for machine device communication (PLC to drives, HMI, Remote I/O…).
• Experience with HMIs (knowledge of Rockwell Automation software, FactoryTalk View Studio).
• Must have own set of tools for use and ability to use multimeter, megohmmeters, and additional advanced diagnostic tools.
• Must work well in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Company Description

DS Containers, the newest name in metal packaging. In our state-of-the-art plant in Batavia, Illinois, we produce a two-piece polymer-coated steel can - the first consumer package of its kind in the United States. Using proprietary technology developed by our partner, Daiwa Can Company of Japan, our new, modern container is available for a variety of product applications.

Core Values

At DS Containers, these are our core values: Integrity with investors, employees, suppliers, and customers. Customer orientation on the part of every employee. Quality designed into our process and practiced in everything we do. Teamwork across all functions to achieve a winning attitude and culture.

Additional Details

• Seniority level
• Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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