Maintenance Electrician 2025

Purpose/Scope:

To maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and remove electrical and electrically-related components and systems in a poultry processing environment. While working in a team environment with mechanics and trainees; will maintain the facility while minimizing downtime and maintaining a professional appearance to the facility and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Work in and maintain a safe personal working environment as well as a safe working environment for others.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair 3-phase power systems, starters, breakers, transformers, and motors.
• Troubleshoot, install, and program variable speed drives.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair single and 3-phase systems in a harsh wash-down environment.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair control systems in both AC and DC voltages.
• Learn, grow, and work in a team environment on projects, preventative maintenance, and assist others as needed.
• Complete and maintain certification for HAZMAT, steam boiler safety, first responder, and first aid.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach lifts, spotter trucks, scissor lifts, and other powered equipment as needed. All training and certifications will be provided by the facility.
• Install, remove, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the electrical system of the facility and the surrounding grounds.
• Maintain proper operation of all equipment in the facility.
• Assist with mechanical duties as needed.
• Devise and implement new and improved electrical systems for the facility as the facility evolves.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair scales and scale systems.
• Troubleshoot, install and maintain automation and control systems throughout the facility.
• Assist contractors and vendors to troubleshoot, install, remove, repair, and modify equipment in the facility as needed.
• Ensure responsible area is neat, clean, and safe for operations.
• Use required PPE and follow all safety guidelines of the Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: (Required/Desired)

Skills & knowledge for the effective performance of essential job functions:

• Electrical Diploma
• 3 years prior Electrical experience.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, starters, breakers, transformers, and motors.
• Excellent math skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Good computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Combination of Sit, Stand, and Walk.
• Workable use of both arms and hands and able to grasp.
• Good eye sight (with or without corrective lens).
• Able to perform repetitive task.
• Able to reach, bend, climb, push, pull, and stoop.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

• Environment is from dirty to clean, dry to wet, warm to cool depending on area of required duties on plant floor and outer areas as needed.
• Sound levels on plant floor are moderate to loud depending on area of required duties on plant floor and outer areas as needed.