Maintenance Electrical Technician - 2nd shift
About The Position
Nichols Farms is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician to support industrial operations through advanced electrical troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems. The role primarily focuses on electrical systems, controls, and equipment reliability, while also assisting with general maintenance duties as operational needs require. The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver with strong troubleshooting skills, industrial electrical experience, and the flexibility to support maintenance operations. The position promotes a safety-first culture and requires compliance with company safety rules, quality policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices. The technician supports production uptime, food safety, quality, continuous improvement, and maintenance team objectives. The job description identifies the primary work environment as an office setting, with some work in a potentially noisy plant manufacturing environment. The role may also require working indoors and outdoors in hot or cold temperatures.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs; Allen-Bradley experience is preferred.
- Experience with automation and control systems.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, PLC troubleshooting, sensors and instrumentation, and 480V three-phase systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with general maintenance tasks.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; the description also states the ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and repeatedly lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently during the shift.
- Comfort working in an industrial or manufacturing environment, including working indoors and outdoors in extreme hot or cold temperatures as required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel and explain asset conditions and needs to non-technical employees.
- Ability to work with outside resources such as vendors.
- Ability to wear company-designated personal protective equipment.
- Ability to sit, walk, stand for periods at a workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, and depth perception.
- Fluent Spanish and/or English is preferred but not required.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- CMMS experience.
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Experience troubleshooting production and packaging equipment.
- Fluency in Spanish and/or English.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on production and processing equipment.
- Install, modify, and maintain electrical systems, wiring, panels, motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and controls.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Perform electrical installations for new equipment, upgrades, and facility projects.
- Support equipment startups, commissioning, and system testing.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation equipment.
- Ensure electrical work complies with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes.
- Assist in developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical systems.
- Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime and recurring failures.
- Support mechanical repairs and maintenance activities as needed.
- Assist maintenance technicians with equipment repairs, installations, and emergency breakdown response.
- Participate in planned shutdowns, project work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation.
- Support maintenance team objectives related to safety, food safety, quality, and production uptime.
- Follow safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and Hazard Communication requirements; report and document near misses, injuries, and incidents.
- Perform duties in accordance with company Quality and GMP policies and procedures.
- Review department KPIs, goals, and major project deliverables as a thought leader.
- Complete assigned tasks by their due dates and report delays, reasons, and follow-up timelines to management.
- Communicate with plant personnel and provide training when needed to improve understanding of equipment and processes.
- Work overtime as assigned to provide production operations coverage and support.
- Work with outside resources, including vendors, as needed.
- Participate in annual production training to ensure compliance with company standards and SOPs.
- Work with department leadership to understand and complete assigned tasks, including tasks outside the direct job description.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
