Company Overview
Huhtamaki is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, serving consumers worldwide. Our innovative products ensure the hygiene, safety, and accessibility of food, beverages, and personal care items, helping to reduce food waste while promoting affordability. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
With a rich history spanning over 100 years and a strong Nordic heritage, Huhtamaki operates in 101 locations across 36 countries, employing approximately 18,000 professionals globally. Our values—Care, Dare, Deliver—drive our commitment to excellence.
In 2024, Huhtamaki reported net sales of EUR 4.1 billion. The company is publicly listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, with its headquarters in Espoo, Finland.
About the Job
Are you eager to grow your skills, learn from experienced colleagues, and share your expertise?
Huhtamaki is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, providing innovative products that ensure hygiene, safety, and convenience while helping to reduce food waste. We are dedicated to protecting food, people, and the planet and are seeking passionate professionals to help drive our ambitious 2030 Strategy.
We have an immediate opening for a Controls Electrician at our Fulton, New York facility. As a key supplier of drinking cups, frozen dessert packaging, and food containers, we seek team members who align with our core values of commitment to excellence, customer service, and accountability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Controls Electrician is a skilled journeyman-level role requiring five years of professional experience in electrical maintenance, or four years of full-time experience under a skilled journeyman in an apprenticeship or equivalent training program.
Key responsibilities include:
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Repairing electrical and electronic circuits
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Electrical maintenance of production machinery
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Troubleshooting and programming PLCs (Modicon, Allen Bradley, RexRoth)
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Diagnosing and repairing AC & DC motor controls
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Reading schematics and applying basic control logic for troubleshooting
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Ensuring compliance with industrial electrical codes and wiring standards
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Using RS Logic and Panel Builder 32 software programs
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Proficiency in electrical test equipment usage
Requirements and Experience
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Ability to stand for extended periods, climb steps, walk frequently, bend, kneel, twist, and lift objects up to 50 pounds
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Comfortable working at elevated heights, climbing ladders, and handling physically demanding tasks
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Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Basic computer proficiency
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Good eye-hand coordination
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Ability to work in various ambient temperatures, both indoors and outdoors