Electrical Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

Pilgrim's • Broadway, VA

2d

About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic installs, replaces, and troubleshoots machinery, equipment, and facility lighting systems, and participates in projects and corrective actions for facility equipment. The position also involves multi-craft mechanical troubleshooting, installation, and repair work. 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.

The work is performed mostly outdoors, with frequent exposure to heat, cold, humidity, and rain. Employees may occasionally encounter electrical shock and vibration, and some work areas can be very loud. All employees must complete employee and safety orientation before performing the duties. After orientation, a supervisor provides workplace orientation and a training buddy may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and troubleshoot machinery, equipment, and facility lighting systems.
• Participate in projects and corrective actions for facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and circuits, including PLCs, controls, motors, pumps, and lighting systems.
• Install and remove facility electrical motors and pumps, and make necessary repairs.
• Run conduit and pull wire in rigid and Seal-Tite conduit.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, installations, and repairs as part of multi-craft work.
• Work overtime when scheduled or needed, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base hourly pay of $27.85–$39.60.
• Perfect-attendance incentive of an additional $2.00 per hour.
• Continuous learning and career-growth opportunities through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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