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About Us

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customer’s demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology, and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 13 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

General Job Description

Responsible for performing a range of electrical maintenance and repair tasks to ensure equipment and facility systems operate safely and efficiently. Focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing electrical components and systems in a manufacturing environment. Follows established Standard Operating Procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, production requirements, and safety regulations to support continuous operations and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment on a priority basis.
• Inspect and perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machines, according to schedule and plans.
• Check the performance of machinery and detect minor problems by performing basic diagnostic and alignment tests, report any necessary major repairs.
• Adjust, align, and calibrate equipment and machinery to meet production and quality specifications, including sensors and controls as necessary.
• Repairs broken parts and performs building repairs, as needed, for the plant.
• Installs new equipment.
• Maintains the office building to include painting, minor electrical duties, minor carpentry, repairs to furniture, etc.
• Follow environmental, health and safety standards and procedures including but not limited to LOTO, safe lifting, forklift, and crane operations.
• Communicate machine status and performance to the following shift team to ensure effective shift changeovers if applicable.

Job Requirements

• High school or above

• Training in Electrical or length of experience in Electrical required.

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and history of safe work practices and habits.

• Able to read and apply technical manuals, work instructions and product specifications, along with ability to properly complete record keeping duties.

• Technical training or experience in one or more areas of electrical/electronics, troubleshooting, machining, welding, carpentry, plumbing is highly desirable.

• Available to work overtime, both on weekends and at night/early morning to accommodate production scheduling requirements.

• Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.

• Able to effectively use common hand and power tools along with measurement tools/gages (metric and US)

• Basic computer skills to input and track information.

Note:

*This is a general description of the role – other duties and responsibilities can be defined and assigned by the role manager during the course of employment.

Benefits:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

• Medical, Dental, & Vision

• HSA/FSA Options

• 401K with Company Match

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Volunteer Programs

• Employee Referral Program

• Professional Development Assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Yokohama TWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

You should be proficient in:

• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Forklift Licensed
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)