Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician


About the Company

Sugar Foods is a privately owned company with production facilities in Georgia, California, and Mexico. Our products are sold and distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sugar Foods manufactures and packages croutons, tortilla chips, crispy toppings, as well as cheese-based toppings. Additionally, Sugar Foods packages a variety of items including sugar, sweeteners, powdered creamer, and dried fruits and nuts.


The Sugar Foods Way

At Sugar Foods, the Customer is King, and our team is our Family. The vision of Sugar Foods is for our products to be on every plate and in every cup. We continue to grow our business and adapt to changing business conditions in order to consistently provide value to our customers, our associates, and our community, by adhering to high standards of quality and safety and always acting in a respectful and responsible manner.

Industrial Electrician is a skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in industrial settings. They work with a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose and fix electrical problems. Industrial Electricians must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics to determine the layout of electrical systems. They also need to have a thorough understanding of electrical codes and safety regulations. Industrial Electricians may work independently or as part of a team, and they may be required to work in confined spaces or at heights. This is a physically demanding job that requires good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. In order to attract the best Industrial Electrician candidates, it is important to write a clear and detailed job description that outlines the specific skills and qualifications required for the position.

We are looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician who will be responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems in industrial settings. In this role, you will be expected to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems, as well as read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical work is done in compliance with relevant codes and regulations.

Industrial Electrician duties and responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in industrial settings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and diagnose issues with electrical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to install and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople, such as engineers, mechanics, and technicians, to complete projects and repairs.
• Provide training and guidance to apprentices and other junior electricians.
• Keep accurate records of electrical work performed and maintain inventory of electrical equipment and supplies.

Industrial Electrician requirements and qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience with electrical systems, wiring, and equipment
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations related to electrical work
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces and at heights
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training and experience
• Licensing and certification as an electrician
• Experience working in industrial settings such as factories, plants, or warehouses
• Knowledge of PLC programming and control systems is a plus
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Willingness to keep up with industry developments and advancements

Basic Skills:

• Read and write in English.
• Effective communication skills,
• Sugar Foods defines a good mechanic as possessing the following characteristics: analytical, attentive, thorough, organized, energetic, prompt, self-starter, requires little if any direct supervision, and displays a "sense of urgency" responding to customer calls.
• Able to safely lift up to 40-lbs.
• Able to work on the production floor 95-percent of your time at work.
• Able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, body twist and bend, grasping and pinching, and kneeling, squatting, and climbing tasks.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Able to use technical manuals and schematics to troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Experience with the operation of simple shop equipment (band saws, vertical and horizontal saws, drill press, mills, lathes, grinders, etcetera).
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing basic electrical systems and components (starters, switches, potentiometers, fuses, relays, etcetera).
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems (inverters, motors, etcetera).
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair electronics (level probes, flow meters, RTD's, etcetera).
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems (gears, sprockets, bearings, bushings, seals, chain and belt drives, gearboxes, etcetera).
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems (cylinders, valves, manifolds, pumps, etcetera).
• Experience with Vertical and/or Horizontal Form Fill and Seal Baggers (Roberts, Bartelt, Hayysen, Woodman, and Ishida) preferred.
• Experience with high-speed Ropak machines preferred.
• Experience with high-speed Sanko machines preferred.
• Experience with case erectors preferred.
• Experience with case packers preferred.
• Experience with case tapers preferred.
• Experience with large, natural gas fired ovens preferred.
• Experience with large industrial microwave equipment preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing cooling systems (compressors, condensers, evaporators, etcetera) preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting, and programming PLC's preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing servo devices (encoders, motors, etcetera) preferred.
• Experience MIG and/or TIG welding preferred.
• Experience with repairing fork lift equipment.

Education and Other Requirements:

• 18-years or older.
• Authorized to work in the USA.
• High School graduate/GED
• Technical degree and/or schooling preferred.
• 2-5 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.

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Sugar Foods Corporation is an E-Verify Company and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. "Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"