Plant Electrician - 2nd Shift

Description

DFA Frostbite (now dba Toledo Ice Cream), is seeking a Plant Electrician to join our team!

DFA has an immediate job opening for well-versed skilled Plant Electrician. The Plant Electrician is responsible for installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, test, install and repair electrical parts, equipment, and systems.

Additional Duties :

• Safely work with Multiphase, High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control networks, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, servo and control problems.
• Read and interpret work orders, safety rules, mechanical and electrical drawings, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Working knowledge of National, State, Local building codes, OSHA, and standard industry safety rules / regulations.
• Perform prescribed Preventative Maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, document all work performed appropriately.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DFA, is a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones.

DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.

Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

At DFA, we create Ice Cream novelties and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world.

It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities come join us!

OUR ELECTRICIANS MAKE :

• $32.53 - $34.53 / hour
• $0.25 / hr shift differential for 2nd / 3rd shift openings
• $2.00 / hr shift premium after 2,000 hours worked with Company
• Higher compensation for Master level designation available upon final onsite interview / skills assessment

SCHEDULE :

2nd Shift : Mon-Fri, 2pm-10 : 30pm

Some weekends will be needed

BENEFITS :

• Teamsters 20 union membership and 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

Requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ related experience / training or equivalent combination of education and experience : low / high voltage, troubleshooting / programming PLC, 440 / 480v, etc.
• Ability to use mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, equipment. Must be accurate and detail-oriented.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, reach, bend, climb and occasionally sit throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary.
• Must be able to work in a wet / humid environment with moderate noise.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effectively work in a team environment.
• Attain and maintain required certifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to urgent repairs.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer