Mechanic/Electrician

Sensient Careers • Livingston, CA

1d • $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hard working. We solve tough problems. And we will be better with you. We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our team as a vital member of the operations team. This position is responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the plant. If you enjoy working on a variety of tasks in your day-to-day then Sensient is for you! About Sensient Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Industrial Electrical, Instrument or Technician program and a minimum of 4 years work electrical experience or Journeyman Card Electrician status performing Instrumentation and Electrical duties in a manufacturing, Industrial environment.
• Thorough understanding in 3 phase power and its distribution
• Thorough understanding of 120vac circuits and pneumatic controls with ability to repair.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair relay circuits.
• Clear understanding of the N.E.C (National Electric Code)
• Able to layout and bend conduit accurately and to N.E.C specifications
• Able to do basic load calculations.
• Complete tasks such as installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting fixtures and controls, testing electrical & power circuits and any other electrical devices.
• Determine proper size and specifications of wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuse, ect.
• Inspect motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, lighting, heating, power circuits and any other electrical devices.
• Work safely using PPE (personal protective equipment) and LOTO (lock out tag out).
• Trained in ARC flash safety and risk avoidance.
• Able to read, understand and troubleshoot using electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Flexibility. We are a 24/7 facility, must be available for off shift Call ins and repairs.
• Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs industrial control systems and related devices including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), distributed control systems, Servos, and Drives
• Installs, examines, replaces, or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, and other electrical components.
• Preforms preventive maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Perform and document maintenance, installation, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic instruments and systems.
• Inspect, repair and remove all types of, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and work with electrical systems.
• Provide proper installation and diagnosis of AC/DC motors and controls, including across the line, soft starters and VFD’s, etc.
• Plan layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus plant wide.

Benefits

• Excellent pay, benefit offering, and development opportunities to include 401(k), stock purchase plans and more.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
• Opportunity to take self-initiative and lead by example in a team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees