Limited Maintenance Electrician

Bimbo Bakeries Usa

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Top reasons to work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Great starting rate of $44.85/hr.
• Comprehensive benefits package as described in the collective bargaining agreement including pension, medical, dental, holidays
• Paid time off
• Advancement opportunities

Position summary:

The limited maintenance electrician is responsible for all maintenance throughout the plant, including repairing and maintaining a wide range of processing equipment.

Position key responsibilities:

· Position is responsible for ensuring equipment integrity and timely repair.

· Effectively support the preventative maintenance (pm) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.

· Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make required repairs (troubleshooting of equipment issues).

· Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment.

· Inspect, operate and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and validate work performed.

· Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and lock-out / tag-out procedures, good manufacturing practices (gmp's), personal safety standards, food safety standards as well as osha standards.

· Troubleshoot plc controlled equipment as well as all plant electrical and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, feed control systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly.

· Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders, detailed logs and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.

· Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed.

· Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists.

· Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality.

· Participates in continuous improvement, also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates on team projects.

· Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

What we need from you:

· Current limited maintenance electrician (lme) license issued by the state of washington

· Food plant experience preferred.

· Training and experience in use of allen bradley and square d plc's, vfd's, hmi, servos, etc. is a plus.

· Must be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480v, 3 phase, read and interpret electrical drawings.

· Experience maintaining manufacturing systems and equipment in an automated plant including experience in electro-mechanical/multi-craft/multi-skilled maintenance practices. Strong plus if trained and experienced in compressed air systems, boilers and hydraulics.

· Strong mechanical background in a production setting troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes, conveyors, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, and brakes. Knowledgeable in use of all power tools, hand tools, welders, drill presses, etc.

· Experience with control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, push buttons, contractors, motors, motor starters, single and three phase electrical components, transformers, etc.

· Ability to read and interpret documents in english such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches and through verbal communication.

· Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/tasks and report to…