Electrical Tech

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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing processing and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power automotive ammunition coinage construction materials refrigeration electronics and many other industries. To us metal is more than material.

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Wielands culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company we benefit daily from our employees knowledge and our cultural vision we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safetyambitionoptimismreliabilityownershipdiversity &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Electrical Tech. The responsibility of the Electrical Tech is to make decisions on how electrical repair are to proceed perform quality repairs the first time handle specialized electrical tasks and assist Maintenance Techs when assigned. This role will reside at our East Alton IL facility.

Starting Pay: $48.23/hourly

Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Work Schedule: Swing Shift (1st 2nd & 3rd on rotatingweeks)

Electrical Tech Responsibilities

• Work together with and/or leads the operating crew to minimize downtime and to maximize productivity
• Responsible for making the basic decisions on how an electrical repair is to proceed and perform quality repairs the first time
• Responsible for leading the completion of more complicated and specialized electrical tasks
• Responsible for assisting Maintenance Techs when assigned
• Work with the production team for constant improvement
• Perform administrative duties as assigned including completion of work order documentation and data entry into the computerized maintenance system

Electrical Tech Requirements:

• 4-5 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience OR
• Four year apprenticeship certification OR
• 2 years of heavy industrial/maintenance experience and a 2 year Technical degree in Electrical (or a similar field)
• Electrical troubleshooting skills a must. Hydraulic and combustion systems troubleshooting skill considered a plus
• Experience with large AC/DC motors analog and digital controls AC inverter drives solid-state DC drives instrumentation devices and programmable control experience required
• Experience with Siemens Modicon Reliance and Control Logix PLCs considered a plus.
• Experience with Siemens Rockwell ABB and Baldor drives also considered a plus
• Understanding of infrared acoustics and other predictive maintenance practices considered a plus

Joining Wielands team gives you

• Benefits -Including Medical Dental Vision Disability Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.