Maintenance Electrician - Graveyard Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

JOB SUMMARY:As a member of the Maintenance team and working closely with Production Supervisors, Operators and the Quality team, this experienced MaintenanceElectricianis responsible forsupporting production by keeping the equipment running atoptimumefficiency and responding to and repairing line down issues. Key priorities includemaintainingand improving machine reliability to achieve production scheduled attainment, finished product acceptability, safe plant operations, and facility food safety and security.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform scheduled and regularelectricalpreventative maintenance.

• Diagnose and repair equipment failures typically under line-down pressure.

• Install and setup new and used equipment.

• Repair electrical issues by replacing or installing components,wiringor devices.

• Diagnose and resolve problems in electrical circuits, systems, and equipment using testing instruments and equipment.

• Interpret andmodifyPLC programs use laptop/ladder logic to troubleshoot.

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and written reference material.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems using meters and schematics.

• Follow work assignments as specified and detailed on work orders or from the direction of the team lead or Maintenance Manager; includesthe documentation of that work.

• Requisitionnecessary parts and materials for repairs withinappropriate timeframes.

• Comply withOSHA and other government regulationsin regards toequipment safety and machine safeguarding.

• Provide reliable andaccurateinformation to ensure line efficiency and communicate end of shift pass downs.

• Work to ensure minimum downtime is experienced through effective organization and time management.

• Complete shift documentation accurately and adhere to all daily standard work.

• Comply and adhere to GMP (good manufacturing practice) guidelines, safety protocols, and company policies.

• Follow allappropriate standardoperating procedures (SOP's).

• Responsible for the health and safety of self and co-workers.

• Perform routine housekeeping of assigned work area and adjacent areas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum of3-5years industrialmaintenanceexperience

• General Journeyman Electrical License

• Experience in a manufacturing/food production environmentpreferred ;self-directed work team experience a plus.

• Working knowledge of electrical control/drive systems, single and 3-phase power up to 480V and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

• Understanding of National Electric Code (NEC) and Oregon Electric Code.

• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, set priorities to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, and show good judgement when making decisions and solving problems under pressure.

• Ability to understand and communicate instructions in English.

• Ability to provide own hand tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Position may require repetitive movement, bending and twisting, using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; working invery hottemperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May berequiredto wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to sit or stand forlong periodsof time.

• Must be able tolift upto 70 pounds.

• Able to work in an environmentcontainingnuts, peanuts, dairy,grainsand other allergens.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week.

• Must be available for all shifts, nights, weekends,some holidays, occasional overtime, if necessary.

• Weekend and holiday work will be mandatory with rotating responsibilities forassistingwith emergency repairs, plantpreventativeand work order-based maintenance activities

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline.Managementretainsthe right todetermineadditions or changes to jobresponsibilities.