Maintenance Technician – Electrical - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Sargento Foods • Plymouth, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Maintenance Technician – Electrical on the 3rd shift (Monday-Friday 10pm-6am) at Sargento. The ideal candidate is inquisitive, driven to solve problems, and thrives in a team environment, understanding the impact of their decisions on the plant floor and the bottom line. They should be known for leading change, problem-solving, and sustaining projects, with a desire for continuous professional education. Sargento emphasizes a culture of treating employees like family, encouraging meaningful contributions to the community, company, and career, with opportunities for learning and development. The company is family-owned, a leader in cheese for over 70 years, known for quality products and innovation, with over 2,400 employees and nearly $1.8 billion in net sales.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of direct manufacturing experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance or an associate’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Requires a high level of proficiency and mental as well as physical alertness.
• Ability to work independently with resourcefulness, originality, and initiative.
• Understanding of functional criteria for control systems, power systems, and electronic device selection.
• Soft skills, interacting, positive reinforcement, teamwork, we not me attitude, highly cooperative, attentive, leading by example, etc.
• Skills and competencies further defined in attached functional expectations for this position.
• Must attend specified hours in relevant and accepted CEUs for electrical codes and safety to maintain and stay current as well as comply with State of Wisconsin license criteria for Industrial Electrician, Journeymen Maintenance Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and advises on proper electrical installation and troubleshooting techniques, verifying that electrical and control standards and compliance guidelines / requirements are followed (NFPA 70E, NEC, etc.)
• Will participate in, and write Lockout Tag out procedures, for new and upgraded equipment / facility installations, utilizing audits and PMs to stay current
• PLC install, replacement, diagnostics, and program changes.
• PC based control installs, replacement, diagnostics, and program interpretation.
• Robotic control and feedback device troubleshooting
• Electrical field device/component troubleshooting and replacement.
• Electrical supply sourcing and sizing for equipment modifications and installs including wire runs up to 480V.
• Assesses electrical training needs within the maintenance group for safety as well as developmental needs as necessary.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow GMP practices.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic parts.
• Utilize predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and document results.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and Root Cause Analysis.
• Train and support other team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees