About this role
Job title: Electrical Technician - 3rd Shift
About the Role
Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. The role is a 3rd shift electrical technician focusing on reading schematics and PLC programs, panel assembly/wiring, and on-site troubleshooting to support manufacturing operations in Connecticut.
What You'll Do
- Read and interpret schematics and PLC programs (Allen Bradley preferred)
- Assemble and wire new control panels per NEC and engineering instructions
- Use voltmeter, ammeter, oscilloscope for troubleshooting; draw schematics
- Possess knowledge of photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, hall effect sensors, reed switches, actuators and mechanical switches; determine correct output sinking or sourcing
- Recordkeeping, excellent communication skills and ability to analyze problems simply
- Operate power tools and possess soldering skills
- Use and understand PC DOS and Windows; understand serial, Ethernet and LAN communications
- Work to a height of 40 feet above ground on occasion
- Operate forklifts, man lifts, cherry pickers and other industrial vehicles
- Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution and Lighting Circuits (DC to 500V, AC to 480V) and NEC practices (wire sizing, fusing, safeties, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Emergency Stop, grounding)
- Knowledge of relay control circuits, including ladder logic and latching circuits, and able to troubleshoot
- Be a team player committed to a quality environment; communicate effectively with other departments, organizations, and leadership; be on-call for emergencies; overtime and weekend work required
What We're Looking For
- Electrical Technical School Graduate or Trade/Military equivalent
- Five (5) year minimum trade experience
- Current State of Connecticut E2 License or above
- Ability to work in a quality-focused environment and collaborate across teams
- Overtime and weekend work required; on-call for emergencies
- Willingness to operate at heights and around industrial vehicles as needed
- Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution, NEC, and safety practices including Lock-Out/Tag-Out and Emergency Stop circuits
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain relay control circuits and ladder logic
Nice to Have
- Allen-Bradley PLC experience (preferred)
- Servo drive knowledge; DC Servo preferred (not required)
- Familiarity with ladder logic and latching circuits beyond the basics described above
Compensation & Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer; commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Overtime and weekend work are required; on-call for emergencies.