Senior Electrician - Union Position

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

This is an advanced position and is responsible for insurance of proper electrical functioning of plant equipment and troubleshooting any electrical system or equipment malfunctioning and to complete appropriate repairs and maintenance. Must have at least 5 years of industrial electrical experience.  Supervises and assists other electricians & as such, must possess strong leadership skills.  Must possess a high degree of troubleshooting abilities.

•  Maintain and repair all existing electrical system and equipment in the production areas.
• Install power supply and wiring for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Operate electrical and mechanical tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare maintenance reports, equipment check list and documented inspections as required.
• Maintain strict documentation of all plant electrical circuitry
• Provide general lead electrician support.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets and assembly schematic drawings
• Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other facility personnel.
• Replace or repair faulty electrical component of machines.
• Calibrate and adjust all electrical/electronic equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Do minor programming and maintenance for programmable logic controller based equipment.
• Researching parts to order and or upgrade for compliance to new codes as they apply
• Maintain proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work.
• In this role you will indirectly supervisor other electricians in the plant

• An accredited degree or certificate from an accredited college in the electrical field
• At least 5 years of industrial electrical experience
• The ability to work Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 3:30pm, with possibility of night or weekends calls
• Commitment to join the United Steelworkers (USW) Union upon being hired
• A stable work history, strong work ethic & desire to learn/grow
• A “Can Do” attitude with a proven track record of reliability
• The ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

We offer:

• A TOP-NOTCH safety program. The health and safety of our employees is a top priority, to include proven practices to help keep our essential workers safe.
• Great pay. This is a Union Position - pay is $50.93 per hour.  Per Union Contract, pay will increase annually.
• Great benefits: Health/Vision/Dental insurance, EAP, Life/AD&D/STD insurance, Holiday pay and PTO, 401k with great Company match plus extra contributions to help grow retirement!
• Training, growth and development opportunities.

We produce molded fiber trays for packaging and shipping apples, avocados, eggs and wine bottles.