U Electrician

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Hanover, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be as needed to meet the needs of the organization. This role diagnoses, repairs, and maintains electrical systems, including motors, control panels, conveyors, packaging equipment, and utility systems. It also performs scheduled PMs on electrical components to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. The Electrician uses meters, testing devices, and diagnostic tools to identify root causes of electrical failures and implement corrective actions. They assist with PLC troubleshooting, input/output verification, sensor calibration, and basic programming adjustments as needed. This role installs new electrical equipment, wiring, conduit, and control systems in accordance with NEC and plant standards. It follows NFPA 70E, LOTO, arc-flash protocols, and all food-safety requirements to maintain a safe working environment. The Electrician ensures electrical work supports GMPs, sanitary design, and equipment conditions required for safe food production. They maintain accurate logs of repairs, PMs, parts usage, and electrical changes in the CMMS. This role partners with Production, QA, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues quickly and support continuous operations. It also assists with oversight of electrical contractors to ensure work meets plant standards and regulatory requirements. Finally, the Electrician recommends upgrades, process improvements, and reliability enhancements for electrical systems and performs additional tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Formal electrical training, apprenticeship, or technical certification required.
Demonstrated experience in industrial or manufacturing electrical work required.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems, PLCs, sensors, motors, and control circuits.
Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, NEC, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Strong multitasking abilities with the capacity to remain focused and organized in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Willingness and ability to work overtime or modified schedules as required by business needs.
Commitment to practicing safe work habits and adhering to all company and regulatory safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

State or journeyman electrician license preferred.
Experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food safety compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains electrical systems, including motors, control panels, conveyors, packaging equipment, and utility systems.
Performs scheduled PMs on electrical components to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
Uses meters, testing devices, and diagnostic tools to identify root causes of electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
Assists with PLC troubleshooting, input/output verification, sensor calibration, and basic programming adjustments as needed.
Installs new electrical equipment, wiring, conduit, and control systems in accordance with NEC and plant standards.
Follows NFPA 70E, LOTO, arc‑flash protocols, and all food‑safety requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
Ensures electrical work supports GMPs, sanitary design, and equipment conditions required for safe food production.
Maintains accurate logs of repairs, PMs, parts usage, and electrical changes in the CMMS.
Partners with Production, QA, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues quickly and support continuous operations.
Assists with oversight of electrical contractors to ensure work meets plant standards and regulatory requirements.
Recommends upgrades, process improvements, and reliability enhancements for electrical systems.
Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.