Industrial Electrician

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Electrician to join our dynamic team. As a key member of the maintenance department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production lines by maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems.

The company is one of North America’s largest and fastest-growing privately owned contract manufacturers, producing household cleaning and personal care products for many of the biggest names in retail. The company has a strong presence across multiple facilities, including FDA-regulated operations in Chicago, a high-output plant in Wixom, and their flagship detergent site in Toronto.

Now poised to double in size, the company is experiencing rapid expansion and partners with some of the largest retailers, offering team members the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth environment. If you’re strategic, results-driven, and excited by innovation, this is your chance to grow with a leader in the consumer goods manufacturing space.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Perform complete packaging line and or process changeovers pertaining to electrical needs and be responsible for their start up after the changeover.
• Respond to all electrical related calls in the process and packaging areas as soon as possible.
• Support the implementation of a comprehensive electrical preventive maintenance program.
• To assist production on a need-be basis to enhance and improve product output.
• Provide electrical support for projects or building changes.
• Participate in the ongoing project of identification and documentation of electrical control systems that are not clearly identified including programming for SLC, PLC#2 #3 #5.
• Recognize safety as the number one priority.
• Identify and resolve safety hazards prior to shift start and throughout the shift.
• Participate in safety programs.
• Follow all procedures as outlined in the Korex Company’s Safety Rules and Policy.
• Follow all enzyme program protocols.
• Follow Confined Space rules and regulations.
• Keep the electrical workshop neat and orderly.
• Maintain an orderly inventory of necessary repair parts and materials.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skill/Knowledge Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• At least 5 years of electrical experience in a production/industrial background.

Physical Requirements

• Strong physical condition with the ability to lift, stoop, and meet the demands of the role.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

• This work environment includes indoor conditions with varying temperatures, noise, potential exposure to hazards like heat, chemicals, and airborne powders, and occasional contact with oils.
• The worker is required to wear all safety protective equipment required by Korex Corp. and/ or by the State of Michigan-Department of Labor.

Safety

• Recognize safety as our number one priority.
• Follow all procedures as outlined in The Korex Corporation’s Safety Rules Policy.

Quality

• Employee is held accountable for carrying out their job function to assure all quality standards are maintained.
• Follow all quality procedures as outlined in The Korex Corporation’s Training Matrix and Quality Policy.