Industrial Electrician

Cargill•Lake Odessa, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is hiring an Industrial Electrician for its protein and salt business in Lake Odessa, Michigan. The role performs preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial electrical work throughout the facility, including installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical components and systems. The electrician may work with low-voltage automation systems or medium-voltage motor control circuits and uses maintenance tools and technology. The position is full-time on second shift, with availability to work outside the normal shift, including weekends and off-shift hours, as needed. The posting lists compensation of $29.00–$43.00 per hour and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Although a $5,000 relocation bonus is listed in the compensation section, the posting also states that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Requirements

  • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License in the state of Michigan.
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to effectively use typical industrial maintenance test and calibration equipment.
  • Experience reading blueprints and other technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

  • Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts as needed.
  • Interact with external vendors, peers, and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a collaborative environment.
  • Document completed work and conditions found using maintenance computer software.
  • Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals.
  • Install and troubleshoot wiring system layouts and circuit routing.
  • Install, maintain, test, evaluate, and repair electrical components and systems, including low-voltage automation systems or medium-voltage motor control circuits.
  • Complete preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial electrical work throughout the facility using standard maintenance tools and technology.
  • Work outside normal shift hours, including weekends and off-shift hours, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus.
  • Shift differentials: $2 for 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and $4 for 2:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
  • Health and wellness incentives.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Short-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts.
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