Industrial Electrician (SugarCreek)

Sugarcreek•Cambridge City, IN

11d

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician uses hand, power, and precision measuring tools to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures. The role diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components to identify breakdown causes and correct problems. The pay rate starts at $32 per hour, depending on experience and shift. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Four years of journey-level electrical experience, or completion of a four-year accredited technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance plus two years of electrical experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also acceptable.
Know how to test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Working knowledge of NFPA 79, Ugly’s Electrical Reference, and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.
Knowledge of relevant OSHA requirements for proper industrial electrical installation.
Strong experience with three-phase, 480V systems, and industrial troubleshooting.
Ability to routinely use Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Knowledge of troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Ability to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
Ability to program and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Ability to safely and proficiently use hand and power shop tools.
Ability to safely use a forklift and high lift.
Strong self-motivation and work ethic.
Ability to work independently and take direction from plant leadership.
Strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Maintain electrical equipment to meet county, state, and federal regulatory codes.
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layouts for industrial electrical equipment installations.
Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions, and other electrical work.
Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
Maintain, repair, install, and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors.
Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems, and motor control circuitry.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and related devices.
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and maintain records.
Install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers.
Define the scope of new electrical installation projects and upgrades or refurbishments to existing systems; prepare bills of materials, request job or parts quotes, work with third-party contractors or vendors, and submit written job requisitions.
Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to identify inventory parts, submit requisitions, and review work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
Support safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.
Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.