Maintenance Electronics Technician
About The Position
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com . Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Maintenance Electrical Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and controls in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of plant machinery and infrastructure by applying electrical expertise and adhering to company and regulatory safety standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (required).
- Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and electrical safety practices.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools (multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters).
- Must be willing and able to work onsite in Oswego, IL, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
- Must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship available).
Nice To Haves
- Journey Electrician License.
- OSHA 10/30 Hour, NFPA 70E Certification, or Arc Flash Safety Training.
- Experience in food manufacturing or a related industry.
- Technical or Vocational Training in Industrial Electricity is a plus.
- 5 years of electrical maintenance experience is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and control panels.
- Install, test, and service wiring, equipment, and fixtures in compliance with codes and safety standards.
- Read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams to perform accurate diagnostics.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Document all maintenance activities in CMMS and support inventory/parts management.
- Obtain Forklift Certification within 60 days of hire.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
