Manufacturing Electrician

Tropicana Brands Group•Fort Pierce, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Trades 5 Electrician to support our E&I team. This role will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing complex automatic controls, generating equipment, transformers, motor control centers, and related electrical equipment, including PLC’s and VFD’s.

Requirements

Must be located in Fort Pierce, FL, surrounding area, or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to be onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis
Must be able to perform physical tasks for the duration of the shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/moving items weighing 50 pounds or more.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Electrical & Instrumentation field, equivalent formal training plus experience, or equivalent related experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, layout and perform a wide range of installation, repair, and maintenance operations on a full range of electrical equipment and circuitry throughout the plant.
Install, maintain and repair complex automatic controls, generating equipment, transformers, motor control centers, and related electrical equipment, including PLC’s and VFD’s.
Install, maintain and repair motors and power distribution systems, including transformers, motor starters, switchgear etc.
Perform soldering as required for installations or repairs.
Perform troubleshooting of PLC’s and using PLC’s for troubleshooting of electrical systems.
Program and troubleshoot VFD’s using HIM module and / or other tools or software.
Have basic understanding of the National Electric Code and other reference materials and charts.
Be familiar with and capable of, operating and working in a Bucket Truck and / or man-lift.
Be able to read and understand Technical Manuals.
Have math skills as needed for measuring and calculating electrical formulas.
Follow drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Be able to identify electrical components and follow wiring diagrams.
Have basic knowledge or PC’s, printers and associated software (Windows, Word, Excel, etc…)
Perform material procurement duties using CMMS.
Be familiar with and have the ability to carry and use hand and power tools.
Diagnose and remedy problems using test equipment and service manuals.
Intermediate PLC troubleshooting including both discrete and analog devices using RSLogix5 and RSLogix500.
Disassemble units, determine extent of trouble, repair or replace components, reassemble, and adjust for proper operation.
Be able to understand, repair/replace VFD’s, smart valves, and other technically advanced equipment.
Understand how food process systems and packaging equipment work.
Perform basic troubleshooting of field device networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, and Ethernet) using laptop, HMI, and field techniques.
Accomplish work independently with a minimum of interference or delay to production.
Follow prescribed food and safety regulations.
Perform other related duties assigned by management.
Demonstrate leadership behaviors consistent with Tropicana Brands Group Values and Code of Conduct
Actively support daily, period and annual plan
Promote a positive team environment
Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and working with maintenance to identify issues
Build the capability of the organization through training
Ensure all safety rules, procedures, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed
Set the example for others by demonstrating adherence to safety rules, procedures, policies and GMPs
Proactively and aggressively address safety gaps.