Job Description

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a D-shift Electrical/Controls Technical Specialist to join Kaiser Aluminum Kalamazoo Operations in Kalamazoo, Michigan!

Why be an Electrical Technical Specialist at Kaiser Aluminum?

• Excellent engineering and maintenance team environment!
• Industry high or competitive Salary for position based on previous experience
• Full time, desirable schedule: 12-hour days, 3 working days (36 hours every other week) and 4 working days (48 hours every other week) per week, with 4 and 3 days off in a row per week
• Work week every other Wednesday and every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6pm -- 6am
• Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar Company match
• Incentive bonus based on plant performance, up to 20%, paid monthly
• Possible relocation bonus for candidates that live over 75 miles from Plant

What you will be working on:

• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel by troubleshooting electrical and controls system issues.
• Improve mean time between failures and reduce mean time to repair by applying lean concepts focusing on waste reduction and throughput.
• Improve equipment related downtime.
• Major responsibility for this position is, but not be limited to:
• Functioning as a problem solver, applying theory and experience to develop process improvements and correctly identifying problems by submitting sound recommendations for long-term improvements of equipment and processes.
• Leading and participating in process improvements with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Mentoring employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process.
• Working to eliminate waste through reliability improvements and monitoring processes, ensuring they are in control and meeting expectations.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis.

What you will bring to the position:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution or 5+ years of experience in an Electrical technical role.
• 1-3 years' experience with PLC's (Control Logix 5000), HMI's (Allen Bradley ME and SE), AC/DC drives & motors, low & medium power distribution.
• Proficiency in Fanuc Robot programming.
• 2 years' experience in leading, managing, and executing electrical projects.

Extra’s

• Maintenance experience within an industrial environment.
• Experience in Root Cause Problem Solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a low supervision environment while successfully meeting goals.
• Hydraulic and or Combustion trouble shooting experience a plus.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.

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