Maintenance Electrician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motor control systems. Ability to troubleshoot 240/480 3 phase motor wiring. Be able to wire up single phase and 3 phase motors. Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems throughout the plant and facility.Track down electrical shorts and make repair. Ability to use multimeters and megger to analyze problem.Diagnoses electrical problems by attaching computer to PLC. Be able to read ladder logic to troubleshoot I/O. Installs wiring according to electrical code and hooks up new equipment, lighting, etc.Troubleshoots diagnoses, adjusts, calibrates and repairs electronic weight scales.Identifies problem areas and develops and installs modifications to improve efficiency.Performs minor fabricating which may require some welding.Orders parts and maintains documentations on electrical systems.Installs wiring to connect components to electric power source.Have working knowledge of AC/ DC drives for motors on conveyors, belts, pumps and other equipment.Maintains knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety policies, USDA, QA, HACCP and Sanitation rules and regulation, and company policies.Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.All other duties, as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must have gone through an apprenticeship program or technical school and demonstrated the ability to work without close supervision.Successful completion of a manufacturer's school in PLC operation and diagnosis.Electrician's certificate or completion of an approved apprenticeship or technical college program in electricity and electronics and/or two (2) years in plant electrical maintenance and repair.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Must have gone through an apprenticeship program or technical schoolSuccessful completion of a manufacturer's school in PLC operation and diagnosis.Electrician's certificate or completion of an approved apprenticeship or technical college program in electricity and electronics.#LI-DNIEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)