Electrician

As an Electrician at Viskase Loudon, you will be responsible for preventive maintenance on buildings, facilities, equipment, fixtures, processes, etc., at an industrial level, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processes and diagnose, repair and or replace electrical components of machines including but not limited to motors, relays, overloads, cables, switches, sensor and variable speed drives. We are looking for a sharp electrician who communicates well, enjoys manufacturing and thrives on multiple challenges!

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Performs work orders that comply with the maintenance schedule and addresses the plant needs
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of industrial control systems and Programmable Logic Computers Allen Bradley PLC's)
• Effectively maintain programming, hardware networking and communication; troubleshoot, determine causes of failure and perform corrective actions; assist on full industrial control system project implementation on both hardware and software problems
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance program
• Support internal projects
• Drive plant control system upgrades
• Diagnose and correct PLC programming problems to minimize downtime
• Calibrating instrumentation equipment
• Able to troubleshoot and calibrate the following properly and safely: control panels using relay logic; process control valves; pneumatic control systems
• Able to interface with and troubleshoot the following motor control equipment properly and safely: motor starters, run relays; Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs); Servo motors and controls; Device net; Control net;
• Able to interface with and troubleshoot PLC's including connecting to the PLC, reading ladder logic, PLC programming, diagnosing hardware and software problems
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce quality materials output that meet product specifications and quality system requirements
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and follows the Safety Cardinal Rules
• Performs other assignments as directed

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Must have electro/mechanical knowledge
• 2+ years of experience as an industrial electrician
• Knowledge of electrician's tools and how to use them
• Experience troubleshooting motor control equipment properly and safely: (motor starters, run relays; Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs); Servo motors and controls; Device net; Control net;)
• Ideally has a thorough understanding of industrial control systems and Programmable Logic Computers Allen Bradley PLC's)

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with Viskase!

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We are Viskase!

Viskase is a global market leader in our industry and offers a full range of Best-in-Class food packaging solutions and services, providing an exceptionally comprehensive casings portfolio of artificial casing and service solutions. We have been revolutionizing the meat processing industry for over 100 years. In fact, we make 30% of the world's hot dog casings!

We have a global footprint and operate 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and Philippines.

We are dedicated to improving processes for our customers through innovation, are environmentally conscious, use sustainable resources and are committed to positive change.