Plant Electrician

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLCEstherville, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northorthland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, was built out of a passion for the Great American Farm and its traditions. You’ll see that in our people and our products. We are changing the way pork is processed. We are excited to grow our team at our state-of-the-art pork processing facility! We offer day shift hours with a competitive hourly wage, plus a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Requirements

  • Electrical degree or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program
  • Advanced understanding of electrical codes and systems, control wiring, safety systems, blueprints, and maintenance & repairs
  • Ability to independently solve problems, use resources, and execute tasks
  • Proficiency in using tools such as multimeters and meggers
  • Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance
  • Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work
  • Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions
  • Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage
  • Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
  • Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend
  • Ability to work in a facility that processes pigs
  • Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
  • Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
  • Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl
  • Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders up to 10 feet or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 feet
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely lift up to 75 pounds
  • Stand up to 100% of the workday
  • Ability to distinguish colors (ex: wire color codes)
  • Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working as an electrician or technician, preferred; manufacturing experience, a plus
  • Experience with Studio 5000, SCADA or PLC Programming, a plus
  • Familiarity with HVAC systems, generators, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), preferred
  • Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and Repair Electrical Equipment & Components
  • Backup Support for General Maintenance Duties
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, low/hire voltage, and lighting systems
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance and inspections on electrical systems and/or production equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
  • Read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
  • Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime
  • Understand basic HVAC, Freon and CO2 systems and well as various testing equipment
  • Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects
  • Assist other maintenance or production personnel, when requested and/or time allows
  • Assist with inventory control, as needed
  • Safely operate skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, if needed
  • Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
  • Follow National Electrical Code state and local building regulations; comply with all regulatory requirements for food safety

Benefits

  • health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match
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