Electrical PLC Specialist

Position Title: 

Electrical PLC Specialist Mechanic

Pay Rate:

$36.05/hr. (plus .31 shift differential)

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time (3rd shift 11pm-7am - Monday-Friday)

Overtime

Physical Location:

Delaware Box Facility

875 Pittsburgh Drive

Delaware, OH 43015

740-369-7691

We currently have an opening for a 3rd shift Electrical PLC Specialist Mechanic at our Delaware Container Plant in Delaware, Ohio. This facility manufactures corrugated packaging products for local and national customers. The candidate must be proficient in all aspects of a multi-craft technician such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical drives, welding, pipe fitting, and general machine maintenance. Additional responsibilities include: Apply electronic theory, principles of electronic circuits, electrical testing procedures, engineering mathematics, physics, and related knowledge to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, and repair automation on production equipment, addressing PLC controls & Sensor configuration, troubleshooting and programming issues, OEM computer systems, IP network connection to production equipment projects and AC/DC drive and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Practice safe work habits at all times. 
• Demonstrate ability to parallel all rolls, make all required settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance to manufacture quality products.
• Demonstrate ability to teach other maintenance classifications in all qualification requirements and proper maintenance procedures.
• Adjust, calibrate, and align circuitry & components and record effects on unit performance to include preventative and predictive maintenance
• Analyze and interpret data from solid state motor drives and controllers with meters and other electronic test equipment to include meggering motors.
• Utilize electrical schematics and make sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units
• Utilize electrical schematics and make sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot programmable controllers and troubleshoot and repair all A/C and D/C drives and their control systems use.
• Demonstrate ability to use all aspects of the maintenance software program. 
• Demonstrate ability to plan and schedule maintenance work, assign work to other maintenance classifications according to their abilities and limitations.
• Follow up all work in order to insure repairs and work are performed properly.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.
• Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines. 
• Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.
• Help maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters. 
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.  Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.  Able to apply concepts of high school math. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.  Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: 
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.   
• Product layouts and production specifications 
• Product quality specifications 
• Quality standards
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The performance of the employee will be measured as follows: 
• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.  Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual.  Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior. 
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication. 
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Provide own tools necessary to perform maintenance tasks.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement),  and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper 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.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.