Position Overview

          The Electrician provides support to plant operations through troubleshooting, performing maintenance, repairing and installing of equipment, electrical systems and components.

Duties and Responsibilities-Essential Functions

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems and devices within the plant
• Knowledge and solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
• Assist in new installations and upgrades of plant equipment
• Conduct process checks as required
• Perform regular safety inspections to ovens
• Work with and lead outside contractors as needed to complete projects or various plant maintenance functions
• Keep work area safe, clean and organized
• Assist and support other production floor operations as required
• Keep Production Supervisor and Senior Engineer informed of operational status of equipment
• Complete all administrative tasks, including log books, data entry and record keeping in proper order
• Adhere to all food safety procedures and measures
• Any additional job-related duties

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology OR Journeyman’s card
• High school education/GED
• Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift
• Experience with high pressure hydraulics and pneumatics

Preferred requirements

• 6 to 10 years manufacturing experience
• Experience with automated material handling systems
• Previous experience with PLC programming

Required Knowledge

• Safety: General knowledge of operating safely on applicable machinery to include lockout-tagout, NFPA 70 Electrical Code,  and NFPA 79 Machinery Standards
• Transformers: Knowledge and experience terminating transformers and electric motors
• Variable speed drives: Knowledge of programming and setting up

Required Skills

• Computer use: Use of computer software to include scanning materials onto outgoing trucks and printing appropriate pallet tags
• Customer Service: Display customer need assessment and meet quality standards for service
• Time Management: Prioritize duties to most efficiently accomplish tasks and maintain productivity

Required Abilities

• Blueprint interpretation: Ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics, and manuals
• Communication: Ability to read and write English and interpret spoken direction
• Organization: Ability to maintain an organized work area
• Tools: Ability to use DVM, analog type multi-meter, megohmeter, oscilloscope, and smoldering station #FB
• Troubleshooting: Ability to troubleshoot magnetic controls such as switches, relays, and solenoids

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Environmental Exposures

• Operating machinery produce at least 85 decibels (dB) of noise.
• The industrial duties of this position may expose the employee to odors, wetness, dirt, and dust.
• The majority of this position’s duties are exposed to areas which are not climate controlled