Journeyman Electrician​/Mechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

Job description:

Job Overview
This position is responsible for providing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting support for plant production, packaging, conveyance and palletizing lines and supporting utility production services i.e., chiller and boiler operations, etc. Responsible for completing scheduled repairs, implementing preventative maintenance measures, responding to emergency repairs calls, and troubleshooting as needed.

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Daily attendance to ensure that production equipment is always operational.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical - mechanical failures using the inter-relationship of HMI and PLC controls to make the appropriate repairs in all aspects of automation, conveyance, packaging, processing, and robotics.
• Apply specific knowledge of electronic sorting, roasters, boiler applications of their maintenance, repair optimized operation.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Complete scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergency repair calls.
• Implement and monitor and ensures that preventative maintenance of equipment is being executed and properly documented.
• Follow proper lock out tag out procedures when working on electrical systems for any machinery
• Ensure that all GMP'S & Hot Work Policies are followed.
• Ensure that proper safety equipment is being worn; bump caps, gloves coats, pants and safety glasses, face shields, Arc Flash PPE (when applicable), and earplugs etc.
• Will maintain forklift certification through required re-certification tests.
  • Observe mechanical and instrumental operation of equipment and work with production personnel to maintain optimal performance.
• Must ensure that the response time to any mechanical or electrical failure is adequate, to ensure minimal production downtime.
• Work with co-workers to coordinate preventative maintenance and any repairs that need to be addressed.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Starts equipment to test their performance.
• Must have own tools.
• Review and enforce the Company's food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be available to work all shifts and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma, vocational/technical training is highly desirable.
• Minimum of two years of mechanical maintenance and/or electrical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Must have foundational knowledge of the principles of electricity
• Must be able to read an electrical diagram/schematic and troubleshoot equipment based on that diagram/schematic including the use of a multi-meter
• Good working knowledge of food processes and packaging equipment.
  • Excellent mechanical skills required. Knowledge of PLC programs for troubleshooting purposes is preferred.
• Must be familiar and practice proper GMP's, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in calculating basic mathematical figures/amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Basic computer skills are needed to perform job duties and use programs needed to work on machinery
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Join us in delivering high-quality electrical services while ensuring safety and compliance on every job site!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required…