Position Summary:

Our Maintenance Electricians are a valuable part of our team. Our Maintenance Electrician performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility during their shift. The priorities for this role include preventative maintenance, electrical & controls troubleshooting, training of all employees, repair of electrical & controls systems equipment and components, rebuilding of electrical & controls systems equipment and components.

Schedule: Friday-Sunday

Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm OR 6:00pm - 6:00am

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily electrical or controls tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including: Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and work
• Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training to production teams on electrical & controls components
• Maintain all electrical systems to National Electrical Code standard
• Modify, add, and change electrical systems with little or no supervision
• Maintain current back up files for all equipment control systems
• Provide assistance with capital project development and implementation
• Maintain plant schematics and documentation on equipment
• Troubleshooting using machine control schematics
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime
• Must have the ability to read a wiring diagram and troubleshoot electrical components
• Requires a two-year Electrical Technician degree and/or one of the following:
• Completed apprenticeship in electro-mechanical, electrical, controls or related field
• Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• 3+ years hands-on experience in a controls, automation, or electrical role
• Must be willing to become CPR certified

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Previous employee leadership experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Previous electrical & controls experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Previous experience reading blueprints and control schematics
• Previous experience with Allen Bradly, PLC, touch screens
• Previous experience with VFDs
• OSHA 10 certification
• Experience with operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work from a lift at heights of 35 feet +

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