Electrical Maintenance Technician

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UPM Raflatac is looking for the Electrical Maintenance Technician, who will be responsible for help keeping the equipment running in production. This involves scheduled preventative maintenance as well as repairs on equipment. Also assist with overall facility maintenance.
Greetings from your future colleague:
"If you are looking for a new position in a safety conscious manufacturing team environment, we'd like to have you on our team. Our business is growing steadily, we offer great work environment and development opportunities. We are looking forward to hearing from you!" - Jim Fritz, Maintenance Coordinator.
What you will do

• Troubleshoot automation, electrical and mechanical equipment problems during breakdowns and implement corrective/predictive/preventive measures to eliminate equipment problems and improve work practices
• Monitor PLC systems and participate in new equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Participate in reliability centered maintenance program to optimize efficiency and production flow
• Maintain appropriate documentation of condition monitoring, work performed, parts used, follow-up needed, as related to equipment maintenance
• Coordinate, communicate and oversee local contractors as required and support service agreement negotiations for machines and machine elements
• Prioritize assigned work in coordination with Operations Leadership Team
• Perform all activities in full compliance of all laws, safety, and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures

Who you are

• You have any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Automation Degree, certifications, or equal job experience
• You understand mechanical components used and the effective maintenance of a wide range of equipment, including highly automated, technologically advanced machinery
• Knowledge of PLC's, ABB, Siemens required
• You have a good understanding of electrical hardware diagrams and electrical symbols for both European and US Standard styles strongly desired

This is what we offer for you

• Safety and well-being - We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely.
• A meaningful job - We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.
• Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.
• Caring for people and the environment - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can create a future beyond fossils!
• Comprehensive benefit package: UPM's benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional information
Location: Fletcher, NC
Are you interested? Please apply via the link above and attach your CV by April 15th 2024.
Please note that we are going through the applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline. For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. 877-723-5247.
Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.
This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UPM Raflatac is a leader in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.7 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2021. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com
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