Industrial Electrician

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician monitors the functions of all plant electrical and control equipment to ensure proper operationand performance of routine and specialized maintenance activities to maximize plant production and uptime.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Installs power supply, wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.

• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between programmable controls, machines and equipment.

• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as programmable controllers, transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.

• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and positions sensing devices.

• Diagnoses, repairs and/or replaces faulty electronic components.

• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.

• Operate and adjust machinery as directed to achieve desired line flow.

• Assume personal responsibility for assigned tasks with respect to the timeliness and quality of work. 

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, removal, installation, disassembly and assembly; variable frequency drives, programmable controller hardware, data highway, recorders, operate interface device, standalone controller, valve positioners, metal detectors, electronic scale, transducer.

• Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and participating on the training committee to appraise performance / review relevant course curriculum and resolving problems. 

• Troubleshoots and modifies PLC’s, controls, meters, and sensor hardware.  

• Reads and understands electrical schematics and ladder logic.   

• Adheres to all applicable GMP policies and guidelines. 

• Assists in the identification of design enhancements to improve equipment reliability while working with vendors and engineering to implement these changes. 

• Practices lock out/tag out safety procedures and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adheres to all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and guidelines.

• Documents work accurately and timely in the CMMS, as required, to meet all policies and procedures. 

• Assists in the installation of new machinery and equipment.

• Reports broken/inoperable/unsafe equipment to the shift supervisor, Maintenance Manager, and/or Plant Engineer and takes immediate corrective action as appropriate.

• Maintains ongoing necessary/required training, certifications, and education.   

• Comply with company rules and policies including GMP’s and PPE, and adherence to SOPs 
• Assist supervisors in after-hours maintenance calls as needed. 

COMPETENCIES: 

To perform this job successfully, the Electrician must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate situations and use independent judgment and initiative in taking appropriate action.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Hold a general journeyman electrician license or limited electrician license. 

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment; food processing knowledge preferred.

• Proficiency with electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting.

• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.