Maintenance Electrical

Russell Stover•Corsicana, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Mechanic is responsible for keeping scheduled production machinery operating efficiently with minimal downtime and performing electrical maintenance throughout the plant. The role involves analyzing system requirements, reviewing schematics, installing electrical equipment, and making improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, safety, and compliance. The employee must size wiring, circuits, and breakers and complete installations in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). The position also includes operating and maintaining machinery and tools safely, obtaining and maintaining required supplies, cleaning up after work, and communicating with Production and Maintenance team members during troubleshooting and repairs. The employee will follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety and quality programs, complete required training, and report potential food safety hazards or process deviations. Mandatory overtime, weekend work, and on-call availability are required. The employee must be willing to train on industrial refrigeration and other plant support equipment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience with an electrical/electronic degree or equivalent experience in an industrial plant.
At least 2 years of experience with industrial electrical systems, including 480-volt, three-phase power.
Formal technical training emphasizing PLCs and VFDs.
Electrical wiring training and ability to use NEC guidelines.
Experience wiring electrical control panels, creating panel schematics, and documenting machine operation in written and drawing formats.
Ability to use a multimeter and other troubleshooting equipment for machine diagnostics.
Experience using electrical and mechanical hand tools on production equipment.
Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery, including diagnosing machines using I/O cards and/or a PC.
Ability to understand PLC programming to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
Ability to install, replace, and change parameters in VFDs and download programs using a PC or handheld device.
Knowledge of pneumatics, including component replacement, pneumatic logic, and installing and repairing mechanical and electrical pneumatic components.
Ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written English, with or without an accommodation.
Certified or able to become certified to operate a forklift truck.
Willingness to work mandatory overtime, weekends, and on call.

Responsibilities

Keep scheduled production machinery operating efficiently with minimal downtime.
Perform electrical maintenance throughout the plant.
Install electrical equipment, sizing wiring, circuits, and breakers and completing installations in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Request, receive, secure, and maintain supplies and materials required for the job.
Operate and maintain machinery, equipment, and tools safely and proficiently according to applicable standards, guidelines, and instructions.
Clean up after work is performed.
Troubleshoot and repair production machinery electrically and mechanically, including PLC-controlled equipment.
Make mechanical or electrical adjustments to improve machine operation during production.
Install, replace, and change parameters in VFDs and download programs to them using a PC or handheld device.
Communicate with Production and Maintenance team members during troubleshooting, explain repairs, and specify and obtain data for needed parts.
Follow GMP, FSQA training, and food safety programs to support product quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer safety.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture.
Be willing to train on industrial refrigeration equipment and other plant support equipment.