Jobs at Gerresheimer

General Maintenance Journeyman Electrician (Shift Tradesman)

1131 Arnold Street, United States | Chicago Heights | Full-time

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: General Maintenance Apprentice will work closely with Journeyman Electrician to learn the trade of a general electrician. He/She will perform a variety of tasks over a course of 8000 hours as an apprentice and attend school for 4 years to achieve Journeyman’s card.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job effectively an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner - with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Troubleshoots electrical systems from 480Vac to 110BVac and 48Vdc to 5 Vdc.
  • Checks and records instrumentation readings on critical plan equipment, including electrical, air gas, water and oil systems.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs on electrical, air, gas, water and oil systems.
  • Troubleshoots new and existing equipment.
  • Monitor, inspect and operate systems to make necessary adjustments and repairs as required.
  • Become highly knowledgeable in all aspects of plant operations.
  • Communicates with other maintenance personnel, specialists, operators, and supervisors and maintains records including a detailed review of any problems that may have occurred; potential problem situations with equipment or systems; and any job changes coming up that may require maintenance to change setting or setup equipment.
  • Perform an inspection, take readings, record information, analyze failures an return systems to operational status in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Completes work orders and performs assigned repairs of a nature suitable for one person working alone or with assistance provided from other members of the shift or addition maintenance personnel.
  • Makes necessary repairs , replacements, and adjustments to plant systems as required.
  • In case of fire or other emergency, assist with plant evacuation and ensure alarm and sprinkler system valves are operational.  Follows the plant shutdown procedures.  Follow all Emergency Generator Procedures.
  • Responsible for maintaining housekeeping and general upkeep of maintenance shop, all work areas, the compressor building and electrical switch gear areas.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job.

  •  Prior work experience and Journeyman Certification Electrician, or similar trade. 

REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job.

  • Must be able to understand, read, speak and write in English.
  • Demonstrate ability to correctly detect and classify defects in glassware.
  • Ability to work regular day shifts and rotating shift when needed (24-7-365)
  • Ability to follow departmental and plant S.O.P.’s.
  • Maintain general housekeeping and 5S.
  • Ability to be on call 24/7

 

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Normal demand of professional level employee including but not limited to: (Code: Occasional- up to 2.5 hours; Frequent – up to 5.5 hours;  Continuous – over 5.5 hours

  • Standing/Walking                                          Occasional
  • Lifting up to 25lbs                                          Occasional
  • Twisting/Bending                                           Occasional                                
  • Stair Climbing                                               Frequent
  • Manual Dexterity 100% during shift              Continuous
  • Near Vision                                                   Requires accurate (20/20) vision
  • Color Vision                                                  Requires minimal color discrimination

Benefits

Food & drinks

We offer free beverages.

Learning & development

According to the job and position, we make sure our employees get regular trainings and coaching to unleash their possibilities.

Healthcare & pension

Your health and well-being is important to us. We offer gym membership discounts, health check-ups, private medical care and a life and group insurance.

Corporate Benefits

Benefit from special conditions with various brands in fashion, technology, leisure and many more.

Working environment

Creating a great place to work is essential for us, so we live up to our values teamwork, responsibility, integrity, bold innovation and excellence (TRIBE).

Note: Benefits might vary depending on the position.

About Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.

Equal rights

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. All applicants are considered without any regard to color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership, or any other legally protected status. Preference is given to hiring people with disabilities.

Interested? Apply today!