Electrical Maintenance Technician

Purpose: Perform installation, maintenance and repair operations necessary to keep plant, processing equipment and tools in good operating condition from an electrical and mechanical standpoint.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensures operation of machinery and all electrical equipment.
• Maintains, troubleshoot, install, test and repair all processing equipment electrically and mechanically.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, panels, motors, receptacles, circuit breakers, conduits, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Complete and document all PM checklists.
• Inspect electrical enclosure of equipment following safety procedures. Ensure panels are clean, organized and free of moisture.
• Communicate location with the maintenance manager daily.
• Maintains continuity between maintenance by documenting and/or communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Assist in maintaining equipment parts and supply inventory; reporting used items to inventory specialist for reorder.
• Meticulously inspect all areas of work. Remove all tools, parts, clean, etc.
• All other duties appointed by management.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices (including but not limited to a Digital Volt Meter (DVM)).
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to work around moving machinery comfortably and safely.
• Working in a farm environment with various conditions.
• Does not own or maintain routine contact with swine, birds or cattle.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Capable of working weekends and maintaining a flexible schedule. This includes regularly scheduled shifts. Saturday and Sunday as well as holidays when needed. (Being on Call)
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift at least 25 lbs. continuously throughout the day.

Safety:

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Proper use of PPE as required.
• LOTO authorized as assigned.
• Follow all biosecurity protocol.