Maintenance Electrical Technician- 2nd shift

Nichols Farms•Hanford, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nichols Farms is hiring a Maintenance Electrical Technician to support industrial operations at its pistachio and almond processing facility in Hanford, California. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems, with additional general maintenance duties as operational needs require. The technician supports equipment reliability, production uptime, safety, food safety, and quality, and may assist with projects, shutdowns, breakdown response, and continuous improvement. The position requires working with plant personnel and outside vendors, completing assigned tasks on schedule, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and communicating equipment conditions and needs. The primary work environment is described as an office setting, with some work in a potentially noisy plant manufacturing environment and indoor or outdoor work in extreme temperatures as required. The position is listed as second shift; overtime may be assigned to support production operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience is preferred.
Experience troubleshooting PLCs; Allen-Bradley is preferred.
Experience with automation and controls 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 occasionally up to 100 pounds and repeatedly lift 50 pounds, as stated in the requirements section.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently during the shift.
Ability to work in an industrial or manufacturing environment, including indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures as required.
Ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel and explain asset conditions and needs to non-technical employees.
Ability to work overtime as assigned.
Ability to wear company-designated personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication experience.
Experience troubleshooting production and packaging equipment.
CMMS experience.
Food manufacturing experience.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and industrial spare parts.
Fluency in Spanish and/or English is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture by following safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and Hazard Communication requirements.
Report and document near misses, injuries, and incidents to the Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or Leads.
Perform duties in accordance with company Quality and GMP policies and procedures.
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, wiring diagrams, 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.
Contribute to reviews of department KPIs, goals, and major project deliverables.
Complete assigned tasks by their due dates and report incomplete tasks, reasons, and follow-up timelines to management.
Communicate effectively with plant personnel and provide training when needed to improve their understanding of equipment or processes.
Work overtime as assigned by leadership to provide production coverage or 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.