Electronic Technician Journeyman

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60609

Job ID: 60534

Contract Type: Employee

Talent Area: Manufacturing

Purpose of the Job: The electrician is responsible for modifying, repairing, and overhauling all types of electrical and electronic equipment and controls across the facility. Maintain, modify and install PLC programs. Troubleshoot and correct electrical/electronic problems on the plant floor.

Key Accountabilities:

• Install, modify, rebuild, repair or overall all types of electronic/electrical equipment and controls with an emphasis on plant operations.
• Remove and/or install electronic/electrical equipment and parts.
• Analyze and correct electrical/electronic problems.
• Must be familiar with electrical/electronic tools, gauges, calibration and testing equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers, hand and power tools, pipe threader, etc.
• Must be familiar with motors, transformers, conduits, bus ducts, fittings, wires, cable, transistors and other electrical/electronic gauges, meters and control devices.
• Must be able to modify, maintain, and install PLC programs.
• Identify PLC problems, troubleshoot PLCs and maintain PLC updated documentation and wiring changes.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles, wiring specifications, codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Make sketches of parts and layouts, design and construct adaptations or conversions of component parts, including the necessary phases of development work.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Make mechanical and electrical repairs as required in servicing electronic equipment, including assembling, modifying, repairing and replacement of individual electronic parts within components, circuit modules, and printed circuit boards.
• Maintain performance inventory and maintenance records for electrical and electronic equipment.
• Advise operators, mechanics, and other electrical maintenance personnel of standard operating procedures and requirements for electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment notes and corrective action taken.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Journeyman electrician designation with at least three years industrial experience.
• Experience with installation, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment of industrial, electrical and electronic equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Modicon PLCs, Controllogix5000 is a plus.
• Software experience with frequency drives, Yaskawa and others preferred.
• Working knowledge of 3 phase power circuits and ability read electrical prints.
• Ability to pass the Mechanical Comprehension test at 50% or higher.
• Strong working knowledge in safety principles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

We are a 24/7 continuous operation running 4 days on, 4 days off with 12-hour days in a union environment. Employees must be flexible to work days and nights as well as holidays. Rate of pay is $44.61/hr. In addition we pay Time and One Half for all hours worked past 8 hours each day! A 5% Night premium included for all Night shift positions.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you'll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

The starting pay rate for this role is $44.61 per hour. Any future increases are dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The company also offer a Success Share Bonus that is dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.