Industrial Maintenance Electrician - 2nd Shift Liberty

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

5d•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician is responsible for supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and machinery. This role performs preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, electrical diagnostics, and related documentation while following OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, company safety requirements, and food production standards. The Industrial Maintenance Electrician plays an important role in reducing equipment downtime, supporting production continuity, maintaining safe working conditions, and ensuring electrical systems and equipment operate properly in a fast-paced poultry processing environment.

Requirements

Industrial, manufacturing, or plant electrical maintenance experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand manufacturer equipment manuals, electrical schematics, electronic diagrams, and technical documents.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and general workplace safety practices.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and machinery.
Ability to use common hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Ability to provide all hand tools needed to safely perform the job.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to organize assigned tasks and monitor the quality of work being performed.
Ability to work with or near animal blood.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Self-motivated and able to take initiative when troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Electrical maintenance experience in a food processing, poultry processing, manufacturing, or production environment.
Experience troubleshooting production equipment, motors, controls, sensors, electrical panels, or related plant systems.
Experience using preventive maintenance systems, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
Experience working in confined spaces or elevated work areas.
Familiarity with plant safety programs, PPE requirements, and production equipment repair procedures.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and understand manufacturer equipment manuals, electronic diagrams, electrical schematic diagrams, and other technical documents.
Perform preventive maintenance as assigned.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, machinery, equipment, and related components.
Generate and submit required paperwork related to work performed, including preventive maintenance sheets, work orders, and work record logs.
Perform equipment repairs and daily work in compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout requirements, and company safety guidelines.
Inform maintenance and production supervisors of potential equipment issues, safety concerns, or operational problems.
Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Provide all hand tools needed to safely perform the job.
Move throughout assigned areas while carrying required equipment and tools needed to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance.
Access vertical heights as required to perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment monitoring.
Work in open and confined spaces as required.
Wear and use required protective and safety equipment as directed by the company, which may include self-contained breathing apparatus.
Organize assigned tasks and complete work efficiently, accurately, and safely.
Monitor and support the quality of work being performed.
Support a safe work environment by following all safety practices and identifying potential hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.