Industrial Electrician

Where you will work

The Elwood facility produces bathroom tissue, household paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins for major retail outlets throughout the United States. The Clearwater Paper facility sits on 14 acres and boasts over 200 talented employees. The manufacturing process at Elwood is highly automated with 9 converting lines utilizing slitters, rewinders, wrappers, and a variety of laser guided vehicles. Clearwater Paper employees in Elwood are proud to manufacture a high-quality product for an essential industry.

The Village of Elwood is a quaint and vibrant community in the heart of Will County, one of the fastest growing areas in the Midwest United States. Elwood offers plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities including the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie nature reserve, the Wesley Township Elwood Children's Garden, and the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail. Elwood is located roughly 5 miles south of Joliet which offers local landmarks such as the Rialto Square Theatre, the Joliet Area Historical Museum, Chicagoland Speedway, and the Route 66 Raceway. Just 40 miles south of Chicago, residents are not far from experiencing all that Chicago has to offer. Elwood also offers a variety of opportunities for social service including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Veterans Housing & Employment Assistance, Northern Illinois Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and the United Way. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Elwood is proud of its local schools including Elwood Community School, Three Rivers School, Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, University of St. Francis, and Lewis University.

What you will do

The Electrician is responsible for all electrical functions of machines and equipment across the paper facility including preventive and non-preventive maintenance.

Operational and Quality Control

• Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules and all associated control wiring

• Provide troubleshooting expertise in analog and digital controls with 480V, 3-phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts

• Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, load cells, and hydraulic systems.

• Programming and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC and HMI interfaces.

• Perform configuration and logic modifications to DCS and PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder and statement logic.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematics

• Diagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

• Train Operators in performing minor maintenance tasks

Safety and Housekeeping

• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, etc.)

• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause

• Ensure work environment is clean and free from debris

What you will need

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years demonstrated industrial electrical experience or 2 years of related education (Associate's Degree) in lieu of experience required

• Demonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pneumatics, or hydraulic systems required

• Experienced in working with computerized maintenance system preferred

• Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Internal candidates must have completed a minimum of Level 5 Qualification

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferred

• PLC programming preferred

• Ability to work on a variety of machines (Perini rewinders, UNO wrappers, Infinity wrappers, folded machines, etc.) preferred

• Experience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferred

• Proficient with electrical schematics and able to modify and update drawings as needed preferred

• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards

• Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)

• Able to lift, up to 25 lbs frequently, between 20 to 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Electrician will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.

• Able to use a variety of different machines, equipment, and tools efficiently and following all proper safety protocols (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, nuts and bolts, wiring, wiring caps, wire slicers, fork truck, manlift, etc.

• Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.

• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.

Example of rotating shift schedule:

Day 1: 6:00am

• 6:30pm

Day 2: 6:00am

• 6:30pm

Day 3: 6:00pm

• 6:30am

Day 4: 6:00pm

• 6:30am

4 days off