Industrial Electrical Technician
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Location: Moncure, NC, US, 27559
Company: Arauco
What we are looking for:
- High school diploma
- Significant industrial manufacturing maintenance experience required
- Demonstrated electrical and technical aptitude
- Allen Bradley PLC knowledge
- Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experience
- Experience with AC motor control (including drives)
- Electrical troubleshooting experience
What we offer:
- Base compensation: $36.83–$44.65/hour, depending on experience, plus profit/gain share program
- Comprehensive health plans, wellness programs, gym reimbursement, pet/legal insurance, life insurance options, and more
- Paid maternity/paternity leave, competitive vacation, company/floating holidays
- Retirement planning with generous employer contributions
- Learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
In this role, you would:
- Conduct installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, setup, troubleshooting, and repair of mill machinery
- Provide electrical support for hydraulics, pneumatics, hot oil systems, pumps, fans, and conveyors
- Replace motors (low/high voltage), motor starters, sensors, and variable frequency drives
- Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, associated I/O, and control networks
- Maintain mill power distribution (480V–13.8kV)
- Document work in the CMMS
- Promote safe work practices (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
- Move freely throughout the facility, including stairs and ladders
- Bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Perform physical tasks involving lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
- Stand and walk for extended periods in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise, and varying temperatures
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders
- Perform tasks involving bending, stooping, and crouching for equipment inspection and maintenance
- Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently
- Conduct physical tasks requiring lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
- Stand and walk for extended periods in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations
- Physical activity, including standing, climbing, and lifting, is required
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory
- May include working irregular hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, and being on call for emergencies
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