Loparex
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician-Night Shift
Loparex, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – Night Shift
Join our Iowa City team at Loparex, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, and take part in a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing company.
At Loparex, we are looking for dedicated and driven individuals who thrive in an industrial environment.
What You'll Do
Provides skilled electrical troubleshooting and support for paper conversion machinery in an industrial environment.
Highly involved in identifying and correcting safety concerns; participates in safety program and adheres to all rules and procedures.
Works alongside safety, production, process and maintenance departments to drive continuous improvement.
Safe working knowledge of low voltage systems up to 480 VAC/3‑Phase and 600 VDC.
Ability to troubleshoot motor control systems consisting of starter circuits and drive applications. Typical drives include AB PowerFlex, Yaskawa, Siemens and Magnatek.
Effectively reads electrical schematics for control systems and power distribution. Also creates and modifies drawings using AutoCAD.
Utilizes multi‑meter, process meter and various electrical tools to perform electrical testing.
Installs and performs scheduled calibrations of instrumentation including infrared cameras, RTD’s, thermocouples and mass flow meters for quality control under ISO standards.
Completes work orders assigned to the E&I group for troubleshooting, repair, installations and process improvements.
Understands and troubleshoots analog process control loops for extruders, oven heating and chilled water systems.
Capable of troubleshooting PLC programs and HMIs; competently makes minor changes to programs with RSLogix 5000/500 and Proficy iFix software.
Sets up and troubleshoots network communications through serial, Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet protocols.
Basic computer usage of MS Office tools and familiar with installing and running software used for communicating with field devices.
We're Looking For
Ability to work as an electrician in a factory environment.
Two‑year degree of Applied Science or an associate degree in a technical field that relates to Electrical and Instrumentation.
Previous experience provides the qualifications to perform the job duties.
Ability and skill to use a wide variety of diagnostic and repair tools.
Ability to read and follow electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, drawings and regulatory books.
Solid computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PMC.
Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to weld and use a cutting torch.
Ability to troubleshoot issues.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Required to provide tools/toolbox.
Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves and steel‑toe shoes.
Shift Available
12‑hour rotating night shifts (7 pm‑7 am).
Rotating schedule including every other weekend or rotating day off.
Why Join Loparex?
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short and long‑term disability
401(k) and retirement enhancement plan
Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays
Employee Perks: Uniforms, safety shoe allowance and wellness reimbursement
Stable long‑term employment
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
Must pass all three pre‑employment testings (lifting test, drug test and background check).
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Manufacturing
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At Loparex, we are looking for dedicated and driven individuals who thrive in an industrial environment.
What You'll Do
Provides skilled electrical troubleshooting and support for paper conversion machinery in an industrial environment.
Highly involved in identifying and correcting safety concerns; participates in safety program and adheres to all rules and procedures.
Works alongside safety, production, process and maintenance departments to drive continuous improvement.
Safe working knowledge of low voltage systems up to 480 VAC/3‑Phase and 600 VDC.
Ability to troubleshoot motor control systems consisting of starter circuits and drive applications. Typical drives include AB PowerFlex, Yaskawa, Siemens and Magnatek.
Effectively reads electrical schematics for control systems and power distribution. Also creates and modifies drawings using AutoCAD.
Utilizes multi‑meter, process meter and various electrical tools to perform electrical testing.
Installs and performs scheduled calibrations of instrumentation including infrared cameras, RTD’s, thermocouples and mass flow meters for quality control under ISO standards.
Completes work orders assigned to the E&I group for troubleshooting, repair, installations and process improvements.
Understands and troubleshoots analog process control loops for extruders, oven heating and chilled water systems.
Capable of troubleshooting PLC programs and HMIs; competently makes minor changes to programs with RSLogix 5000/500 and Proficy iFix software.
Sets up and troubleshoots network communications through serial, Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet protocols.
Basic computer usage of MS Office tools and familiar with installing and running software used for communicating with field devices.
We're Looking For
Ability to work as an electrician in a factory environment.
Two‑year degree of Applied Science or an associate degree in a technical field that relates to Electrical and Instrumentation.
Previous experience provides the qualifications to perform the job duties.
Ability and skill to use a wide variety of diagnostic and repair tools.
Ability to read and follow electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, drawings and regulatory books.
Solid computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PMC.
Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to weld and use a cutting torch.
Ability to troubleshoot issues.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Required to provide tools/toolbox.
Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves and steel‑toe shoes.
Shift Available
12‑hour rotating night shifts (7 pm‑7 am).
Rotating schedule including every other weekend or rotating day off.
Why Join Loparex?
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short and long‑term disability
401(k) and retirement enhancement plan
Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays
Employee Perks: Uniforms, safety shoe allowance and wellness reimbursement
Stable long‑term employment
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
Must pass all three pre‑employment testings (lifting test, drug test and background check).
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Manufacturing
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