Senior Electrical Mechanical Technician Level A ($35.78 per hour)

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, developed over more than 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value-added, branded, and custom-formulated fats and oils solutions to the food service, food ingredient, and retail sectors. At Stratas Foods, we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise, and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills, and talents of all our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The A level Electrical-Mechanical Technician is an advanced role for experienced professionals specializing in industrial maintenance. Technicians take on more complex and critical tasks, independently leading maintenance projects and providing strategic input on system improvements. They are responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of production and manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.

Standard schedule : Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm ( overtime and weekend work )

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead compliance efforts with all Stratas GMP standards.
2. Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
3. Adhere to and enforce all company safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
4. Execute and oversee the repair, installation, and maintenance of production and manufacturing equipment.
5. Conduct detailed inspections of equipment performance and proactively identify potential failures or improvement opportunities.
6. Develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures and maintenance schedules.
7. Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and analyze equipment history.
8. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
9. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
10. Utilize advanced hand tools, electrical tools, and mechanical tools safely and effectively.
11. Lead or support complex maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
12. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
13. Collaborate with engineering, production, and reliability teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, and reliability.
14. Lead or support complex maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
15. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
16. Collaborate with engineering, production, and reliability teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, and reliability.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by management to support plant operations.

Competencies

• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Leadership and team development
• Project management and prioritization
• Preventative and predictive maintenance expertise
• Safety leadership and compliance
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and technical learning agility
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Decision-making and independent problem solving

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Related Experience: 4 to 6 years of experience 

• Extensive hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs and automation systems.
• Experience developing, writing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Proficiency using advanced diagnostic equipment and maintenance software for equipment analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and quality expectations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, training, and developing maintenance technicians and apprentices.

Additional Information

Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb stairs/ladders, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Requires adequate sensory acuity to identify normal and abnormal conditions.

Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and communicate effectively across all levels.

Must pass background check and drug screen.

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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