ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

We are a local, family-run company offering a clean, humidity & temperature controlled, friendly working environment. Offering full time, steady work with Complete benefit package, including a 401(k) w/company match.   

Visit our website at www.towerlabs.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a 2nd shift position, 3:50pm to 12:20am Mon.-Fri.  

Ideal candidate will have competency in both Electrical and Electronic systems. Member of maintenance team responsible to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical and/or electronics components of production equipment; keep machines in operable condition.  Machinery includes packaging machines, tablet presses and other production equipment.   Position involves mostly electronic and electrical duties; but may also involve mechanical repairs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Analyze and troubleshoot electrical and/or electronic problems on production equipment; including programming changes to logic controllers.
2. Repairs, installs, and inspects electronics or electronic systems as directed through verbal or written directions, diagrams, drawings, or specifications.
3. Work with Staff Engineer to design and implement changes to enhance production.
4. Maintains and makes necessary operating adjustments to electronic and/or control systems; including troubleshooting. 
5. Ensures local, state, and national electrical codes are followed and proper materials are used throughout electrical systems.
6. Ensure machines guards and safety interlocks are operating properly. 
7. Manages and installs cables and wiring, splicing as needed.
8. Creates or adapts parts as needed to make repairs and improve the performance of various electronics.
9. Perform preventative maintenance according to schedule.
10. Procure materials and parts necessary to make machine repairs.
11. Performs safety checks to ensure design plans are feasible in various conditions.
12. Reports potentially dangerous electrical equipment to supervisor and takes steps to resolve the issue.
13. Instructs employees regarding safe working procedures and requirements when working with electronic equipment and components.
14. Develops and maintains records related to electronic and electrical equipment.
15. Maintain a clean and orderly work area; promote safe working conditions.
16. Perform all work in accordance with established Safety, GMP and company procedures.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum 5 years experience electrical maintenance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
• Working Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to read, understand and repair parts from electrical and/or electronic blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other plant personnel
• Electronic Technician certification or comparable certification or licensure Preferred
• CT E2 license  preferred but not necessary

Physical Demands:

Must be able to walk, stand,  bend, climb ladder
Lift up to 50lbs occasionally
Wear safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, face mask

This privately owned. medium sized company is headquartered in Centerbrook, Conn., and offers a complete benefit package including: medical, dental, short term & long term disability, life and AD&D insurances, Flexible Spending Health and Dependent Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), tuition assistance, free counseling with EAP, free uniforms, safety shoe & glasses reimbursements, discretionary bonuses, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match. 

Come join our team! Tower Labs is a Socially Responsible Employer and a great place to work!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.