Maintenance Electrician (NIGHTS)

Basic American Foods • Rexburg, ID

23d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation. The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little to no supervision.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, control panels, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive attitude toward electrical maintenance.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must own all basic tools to be used on the job. (Specialty tools will be provided).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification required.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and controls within the food processing plant.
• Maintain and service motors, drives, conveyors, Cookers, Coolers, dryers, packaging machinery, and automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and food safety standards.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair logs in ERP/CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED