Plant Electrician

# Plant Electrician Performance Pet Products - Mitchell, SD 57301

Education Level Certificate## Description
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* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm (
* additional night or weekend hours may be required due to breakdown and/or project needs*)Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN.  Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at  to learn more!

Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, is home to the innovators and formulators who turn the desire for leaner, tastier, healthier or otherwise better pet food into an actual product on the shelves. Everything we do is custom-made for every customer, and we're the only canner to do so. Learn more about what we do at . We are currently seeking an Electrician to join our maintenance team in Mitchell, SD.

We offer a competitive salary, and a complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!
** Areas of Accountability
** All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Install, inspect, repair, and replace electrical equipment and components
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements regarding environmental, and food/feed safety

Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, writing, low/hire voltage, and lighting systems

Read and understand technical diagrams and blue prints

Perform general and preventative electrical maintenance

Inspect transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components

Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices

Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures

Follow National Electrical Code state and local building regulations

Perform corrective maintenance on circuit breakers

Understand basic HVAC systems and well as various testing equipment

Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Complex Manager Assist other maintenance or production personnel as needed or requested
* Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.*## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* * High school diploma or equivalent

Electrician degree or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program5 years’ experience working as an electrician or technician; manufacturing experience, a plus Advanced understanding of electrical systems, control wiring, safety systems, blueprints, and maintenance and repairs

Experience with SCADA or PLC Programming, a plus Ability to problem solve independently or use various resources as needed

Ability to lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds

Ability to stand and/or move on feet for up to 12 hours per day, longer if required due to projects or breakdowns

Constant bending, lift, turning and/or twisting

Ability to perform safety-sensitive position
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