Electrical Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

JBS Foods • Broadway, VA

44d • $37 - $41

About The Position

This technician will install, replace and trouble shoot machines, equipment and lighting systems for the facility. They will be involved in projects and corrective actions for all equipment in our facility

Requirements

• Must have at least 5 years documented electrical experience
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of PLC's, soft starts and VFD's.
• Can demonstrate experience with reading ladder logic and or troubleshooting by inputs and outputs at the PLC.
• Can demonstrate reading an electrical schematic - will be asked to do so during the interview.
• Must be able to understand the NEC manual and understand the code that will apply to voltage, power supplies, amperage, controls and troubleshooting
• Must practice and understand LO/TO and Arc Flash.
• Must understand 3 phase 480, 240 and 208 circuits.
• Understand 277 volts and lighting systems to include emergency lights, exit lights and UPS systems
• Must be able to troubles shoot 120 volt and 24 VDC control circuits
• Must be able to demonstrate use of multi-meter, amp-probe and megger when troubleshooting.
• Must be able to install and remove any electrical motor and pump in the facility and be able to trouble shoot and make necessary repairs.
• Must be able to run conduit and pull wire in ridged and seal tight conduit
• Must be able to work over time when scheduled or needed and this includes weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to do mechanical work, troubleshooting, installations and repairs ( multi-craft).
• Must have their own hand tools and tool box
• Less than high school education; 2 year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties.
• Once the employee completes this training they will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station.
• A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a technician that has been through the electrical apprentice program
• Or prefer a technician with a journey- man card or electrician or master electrician certificate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees