Packaging Technician jobs in Waukesha, WI

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
• Test and debug electrical components, PLC, and electronic circuits used for the control of machinery and equipment, as well as to design small electrical circuits.
• Design, install and/or troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical components such as motors, VFD's, motion systems, and electrical connection parts such as relays, termination blocks and sensors.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, including disconnecting devices, conduits, wiring, overload protection devices, power transmissions, chains, hydraulic/pneumatic/steam systems, vacuum pumps, electrical and mechanical motors.
• Install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
• Perform projects using PC & PLC programming.
• Coordinate with equipment/service vendors for technical assistance
• Use schematics or drawings, install electrical and electronic controls on machinery and equipment
• Layout, assemble, install, test, repair, and adjust wire, panels, breakers, conduit, and other electrical fixtures, apparatus, and new services.
• Maintain documentation and communicate updated documentation to manager and staff
• Work from sketches or verbal instructions; interpret blueprints.
• Create and complete essential maintenance work orders and other required paperwork.
• Keep manager up to date on the status of all assigned projects, programming, work back log, on-going problems, and safety issues.
• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement & drive recommendations to implementation or resolution
• Complete or assist with special projects as directed
• Utilize the proper tools and testing equipment, perform maintenance, installation, replacement, and testing on electrical circuits and equipment.
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside, noise, vibration, stairs/ladder climbing, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education Desired: Technical Degree

Work Experience Required: At least 5 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to work on a rotating shift
• Ability to effectively work in teams
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively
• Ability to read a tape measure/ruler
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to read electrical prints
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to operate various tools such as drill, saw, mill, grinder, and welder

Additional Job Requirements

• Hourly rate is $42.50/hr $0.50/hr shift differential
• Profit sharing bonus
• Must be able to work 1st shift - Monday thru Friday
• Must be able to work holidays - paid double time plus 8 hours holiday pay