Best Practices, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Conveyor Systems, Detail Oriented, Electrical Components, Electricity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Plan, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
General:
Electrician role supports the electrical/mechanical needs of a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant. The role willingly seeks knowledge and responsibilities of multi-craft in the electrical/ mechanical field. The position reports to the maintenance supervisor w/ primary work schedule of M-F, with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.
Specific Duties / Responsibilities:
- Successfully employs electrical preventative maintenance (PM) and best practices
- Routinely applies working knowledge of all facility equipment and processes to troubleshoot equipment electrical-related failures and minimize downtime
- Proactively uses knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, AC/DC circuits, equipment settings and ware to administer repairs
- Applies skills and experience with industrial power to run conduit and wire for new and existing services, motor circuits, etc.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and code; promotes a safe work environment for self and staff.
- Assists co-workers with repairs and willingly shares knowledge with others
- Investigates and brings continuous improvement suggestions to appropriate resources
- Works with minimal supervision and brings opportunities forward
- Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
Requirements
Education:
- GED (Min.);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
- Electrical coursework / certificate (preferred)
- Experience: Min. of 2 years of work experience in related field
Skills/Abilities/Attributes:
- Working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems
- Solid understanding of electrical code and regulations (preferred/ not required)
- Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment
- Team player and leader w/ excellent communication skills;
Physical Requirements:
- Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
- Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment e.g. 35-40 / 100 degrees
- Exposure to low & high voltage equipment & conveying systems
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Wellness Resources