Electrical Technician I

Chobani•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Technicians execute plant electrical projects requested through the company CMMS and perform timely repairs and preventative maintenance on advanced manufacturing equipment. At the Allentown facility, the role focuses on managing ongoing electrical projects and electrical-related preventative maintenance. The technician troubleshoots mechanical and electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment and carries out new electrical installations in accordance with applicable standards. The role requires following established safety, GMP, environmental, plant technical, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, FDA, EPA, and SQF. The schedule is a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Chobani is a purpose-driven food maker focused on making high-quality, nutritious food accessible to more people, supporting communities, and promoting a healthier world. The company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, creamers, and coffee products, and acquired Daily Harvest in 2025. Chobani is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two-year technical trade school certification, applicable military certifications, or vocational training; a Journeyman License is preferred.
At least 3–5 years of experience in a food production or manufacturing environment operating, repairing, or troubleshooting filling, packaging, and other processing equipment.
Knowledge of safety and lockout/tagout programs.
Experience with a combination of pumps, mechanical drives, lubrication, fasteners, piping, proper tool use, motors, pneumatics, sensors, proximity switches, automatic valves, and other basic mechanical systems and processes.
Experience using basic hand and power tools.
Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures.
Ability to work effectively in teams.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills.
Ability to work weekends and overtime when required.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and overhead, work in confined spaces, and work in very hot and very cool environments.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman License.
Previous dairy, food, or beverage industry experience.

Responsibilities

Implement plant electrical projects professionally and in compliance with electrical standards and regulations.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
Perform electrical preventative maintenance on equipment, including switchgear and electrical cabinets and their ventilation and cooling systems.
Follow NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, and the Chobani electrical maintenance program.
Use the plant computerized maintenance management system to create, edit, and complete work orders.
Identify and correct issues in electrical and control systems, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, motors, servos, PLC programming, and PID loops, as well as mechanical systems such as pumps, drives, piping, valves, air handling systems, and material delivery systems.
Control downtime by informing operations workers about routine preventative maintenance and operating techniques, monitoring compliance, and reporting to a supervisor as needed.
Maintain production equipment through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and PLC systems.
Follow diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering guidelines.
Identify and implement safety and continuous improvements, equipment calibrations, and reliability opportunities.
Install repair parts or process additions as needed.
Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
Childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access at certain locations
Paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
11 holidays each year
Equity