Industrial Electrician 3rd Shift Rockford, IL

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide.

We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Industrial Electrician to join our growing team.

Starting Pay : Dependent on Experience plus $0.60 shift differential

Shift / Hours : 3rd shift Monday-Friday from 10 : 00pm-6 : 30am

NOTE : Will train on 1st shift and transition to 3rd shift once training is complete. Shift differential applies when working 3rd shift only.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Industrial Electrician maintains the quality and integrity of high-speed packaging and end-of-line automation equipment to ensure good safe condition and operating order.

Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment.

Provides technical support and hands-on guidance to supervisors and production department resources as required. Supports safety, continuous improvement, and other lean manufacturing projects.

• Maintains and performs preventive inspections and maintenance on plant production and support equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems and performs electrical repairs on automated equipment.
• Tests, installs and repairs plant equipment and machinery.
• Performs basic mechanical work as required.
• Documents work performed in an SAP Maintenance System and communicates work activities to peers and Leaders Daily.
• Uses Software and a laptop computer to interface and troubleshoot AB / Rockwell PLC’s, inverter (VFD) drives and servo systems.
• Routinely works with 24Vdc control voltage and 480Vac Power.
• Observes all compliance practices and procedures in performance of duties.
• Follows compliance processes such as - Good Manufacturing Practices. (GMP), Food Safety / Food Defense, Health & Safety and Environmental, LOTO and Arc Flash.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as instructed.
• Trains other Maintenance and Operations staff as needed to improve machine productivity.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior Industrial Electrical Experience
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work overtime hours, above your normal schedule, to meet customer’s demands.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, and Mask when required.
• Occasionally exposed to dusty conditions due to the handling of bulk products. The employee must be able to wear and use breathing protection devices as required while working in these conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push / pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Employees must be flexible in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained workforce.
• Spanish or bilingual fluency highly preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community.

Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including :

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

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Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.