Electrical Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

JBS Foods • Broadway, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic installs, replaces, and troubleshoots machines, equipment, and facility lighting systems. The role also participates in facility equipment projects and corrective actions, and includes mechanical work such as troubleshooting, installations, and repairs. The position requires working outdoors for much of the time, with exposure to weather, occasional electrical shock and vibration, and potentially very loud noise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with some weekend work required and overtime when scheduled or needed, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of documented electrical experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Intermediate knowledge of PLCs, soft starts, and VFDs.
• Demonstrated ability to read ladder logic and troubleshoot PLC inputs and outputs.
• Ability to read an electrical schematic; this will be assessed during the interview.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant NEC requirements for voltage, power supplies, amperage, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout and arc-flash practices.
• Understanding of three-phase 480-, 240-, and 208-volt circuits and 277-volt lighting systems, including emergency lights, exit lights, and UPS systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot 120-volt and 24 VDC control circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to use a multimeter, amp-probe, and megger for troubleshooting.
• Ability to install and remove facility electrical motors and pumps and troubleshoot and repair them.
• Ability to run conduit and pull wire in rigid and seal-tight conduit.
• Ability to perform mechanical work, troubleshooting, installations, and repairs.
• Must have own hand tools and toolbox.
• Must be able to work overtime when scheduled or needed, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an electrical apprentice program.
• A journeyman card or electrician or master electrician certificate.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and troubleshoot machines, equipment, and facility lighting systems.
• Participate in projects and corrective actions for facility equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot PLCs using ladder logic and inputs and outputs.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and circuits, including three-phase 480-, 240-, and 208-volt circuits, 277-volt lighting systems, and 120-volt and 24 VDC control circuits.
• Install, remove, troubleshoot, and repair electrical motors and pumps.
• Run conduit and pull wire in rigid and seal-tight conduit.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, installations, and repairs.
• Practice and understand lockout/tagout and arc-flash safety procedures.
• Work overtime when scheduled or needed, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting career growth.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED