Electrician(M3)-Planters, Fort Smith, AR

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Fort Smith, AR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician will be a self-motivated individual, working under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, to safely operate and maintain equipment (mechanically and electrically) in all departments to produce quality product right the first time. This role requires the individual to be proactive in ensuring customers receive high-quality products efficiently and to facilitate a team approach for continuous improvement and idea implementation. The position demands familiarity with all equipment to the extent that the individual can adjust and repair as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of two years industrial electronics training and two years industrial controls experience or four years of industrial controls experience.
Ability to perform and train self/others on basic electrical and mechanical skills, mechanical repairs and overhauls, maintenance systems, computer skills, new technologies in preventive/predictive maintenance, problem solving/troubleshooting, etc. where skills are not at the required level.
Ability to program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC’s, Panelviews, Servos and related control networks.
Ability to maintain needed software on laptops used for troubleshooting.
Demonstrate successful application of problem-solving techniques, effective communication and planning.
Must obtain Powered Industrial Truck license and follow all safety rules and procedures.
Able to walk, stand, and sit for the duration of shift.
Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead.
Wear all Required Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, to perform job tasks.
Ascend/Descend stairs and ladders throughout shift.
Lift up to 50 pounds independently, and heavier weights with assistance.
Able to give and understand instructions and hold conversations in a manufacturing environment, as well as an office or classroom setting.
Communicate with co-workers face to face, radio, email, and phone.
Must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, disassemble and reassemble equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe work environment for self and others by complying with all safety rules, requirements, and programs, and by making suggestions to improve facility and personnel safety.
Support plant Quality, high performance culture, and continuous improvement programs through active participation in QRMP, Quality Management Systems, and plant productivity programs.
Support General Plant Electrical, Maintenance, and Preventative Maintenance needs.
Troubleshoot electrical equipment, maintain and improve electrical control systems, and complete work orders.
Communicate and coordinate with Maintenance/Production Leadership regarding any corrective electrical/mechanical maintenance required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality.
Utilize Production Maintenance Windows to perform preventive maintenance inspections on all focus line equipment as assigned by the E Team Coordinator and Production Coordinators to prevent and/or correct mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
Develop and implement improvements using the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process to prevent recurring equipment failures.
Cross-train on all lines in the Packaging department, along with Processing and Facility equipment.
Lead in establishing predictive electrical maintenance initiatives for focused lines in the department.
Lead in the enhancement of existing equipment to improve line effectiveness.
Lead efforts to develop/enhance PM's & troubleshooting guides as assigned by Manager/Coordinator for the focused department.
Utilize the Maintenance system to document activities and enter time daily, ensuring documentation is accurately completed using Quality Management System guidelines.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Engineering & Maintenance, Supervisors, and Line Operators on all shifts.
Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design through the use of the team concept. Support project planning and execution.
Communicate with other shifts to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team.
Conduct training for other associates in the area of responsibility.
Manage spare parts and standby equipment for assigned equipment.
Conform to Planters’ policies and procedures including, but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP checkpoints, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA Regulations, and all others.
Work with vendors via phone and onsite as necessary.
Perform area housekeeping duties as necessary.
Management reserves the right, as it deems necessary, to assign jobs on a temporary basis in any manner that supports efficient plant operations.