Maintenance Electrician

Tina's Burritos•Vernon, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support a high-volume frozen food manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role focused on electrical troubleshooting, controls support, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to production issues during early morning startup and first-shift operations. The ideal candidate has strong experience with PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, industrial electrical systems, refrigeration interfaces, and automated packaging lines in a food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician in manufacturing (food manufacturing strongly preferred).
Strong troubleshooting skills in: Industrial electrical systems (480V / 3-phase) PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred) VFDs and motor controls Sensors (photo-eyes, proximity, encoders, temperature)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic .
Experience working around refrigeration or freezer systems (ammonia exposure a plus).
Comfortable working in cold environments (freezers) and hot production areas.
Ability to start work consistently at 4:00 AM .

Nice To Haves

Experience with horizontal form-and-seal packaging equipment .
Experience in USDA or FDA-regulated food manufacturing facilities .
Basic welding or fabrication ability (minor brackets, guards, repairs).
CMMS experience (MP2, Fiix, eMaint, SAP PM, or similar).
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls Support Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems including motors, MCCs, control panels, sensors, and power distribution.
Diagnose and respond to PLC-controlled equipment faults , including alarms, interlocks, and I/O issues.
Troubleshoot VFDs and servo systems (fault codes, overloads, wiring, parameter issues).
Support automated equipment including: Spiral freezers and freezer conveyors Ovens and kettle systems Packaging conveyors Horizontal form-and-seal machines Metal detectors and inspection equipment
Preventive Maintenance Perform scheduled PMs on electrical and controls components to reduce unplanned downtime.
Inspect wiring, sensors, panels, motors, and safety devices.
Identify recurring electrical issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
Startup & Production Support Provide early-morning startup support for production lines beginning at 4:00 AM.
Work directly with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
Respond quickly to breakdowns during critical startup windows.
Safety & Compliance Follow all LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, and USDA/GMP requirements.
Maintain food safety standards during all repairs.
Document work accurately in the CMMS.