Maintenance Electrician Technician

Conagra Brands•Fort Madison, IA

12d•$36 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Conagra Brands is looking for Maintenance Electrician Technicians to staff its Armour plant in Ft. Madison, Iowa! The Vienna Sausage capital of the world is looking for candidates that have a strong work ethic, possess strong technical skills with a solid mechanical aptitude, capable of performing highly diversified duties to install and maintain electronic components of production machines and the plant facility’s equipment, and have the desire to work in a team-based environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2-year AAS degree or two years of Industrial Experience
Must be able to effectively use the English language, in verbal or written form
Must be able to effectively communicate and interpret work instructions and safety rules
Ability to pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
Repetitive arm and hand motions during working shift
Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift
Able to lift 40 pounds consistently
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends
Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning electrical systems in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment
Install safety and distribution components: switches, resistors, circuit break panels, etc
Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through conduits
Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulate cables, cleaning circuits, etc.
Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs electronic tests and inspections, cleaning contacts or circuit boards, ensuring that systems are grounded.
Perform mechanic skills focus on electrical, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facility.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Be responsible for executing all required quality processes and documentation
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance
Assists in training new employees
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Perform additional related tasks as assigned