Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

Job Responsibilities :

• Install and modify new and existing mechanical electrical equipment according to installation instructions.
• Perform equipment start-ups, repairs, and overhauls.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in electrical equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and modifications to the mechanical electrical systems as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans and technical documents.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose problems and decide course of action to remedy problem.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical theory and its application.
• Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to working with and on live circuits.
• Knowledge of electrical construction and maintenance practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze electrical and mechanical problems and devise and carry out effective plans for repair.
• Ability to communicate technical information.
• Skill in the practical application of electrical testing devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and install control circuits.
• Skills in teamwork and communication including leadership, problem solving, interpreting adaptability / flexibility and time management.
• Ability to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision.
• Two years of journeyman level electrical experience preferred.
• Four years of food processing maintenance experience preferred.

Equipment And Tool Knowledge :

The following equipment and / or tools are used in performing the duties of this position and must be used in accordance with established safe practices and procedures.

• Hand tools
• Power activated tools.
• Diagnostic tools
• Electrical meter
• Computer and associated plant software
• Standard preventive maintenance tools
• Strobe, IR, Vibration, Ultrasonic, and deflection

Physical Environment / Demands :

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, taste or smell, climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts, around electrical equipment, and open circuits.

• May work on wet, icy, or greasy floors.
• Is frequently exposed to extreme cold surroundings.
• Is exposed to humid conditions as well as hot and cold environments.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• Will regularly work in an environment in which the noise level is usually high.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include :

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role / level, job status, and / or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID : Req-255535

Time Type : Full time

Anticipated Close Date : 09 / 18 / 2024