Electrician

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro, there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace.

The pay for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $33.85 - 45.90 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We are looking for a Mechanic who will join our Scotts Miracle-Gro team in Ft Madison, IA. Must be open to working all 3 shifts.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Perform detailed mechanical and/or instrumentation/electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance duties on plant process, utility, and packaging equipment. Perform multi-discipline maintenance and/or electrical work. Maintain equipment documentation for all equipment and revise per modifications.
• Program, repair, and maintain programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within an industrial high-speed packaging plant.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, facility equipment troubleshooting/repair, and assist with packaging equipment set-up.
• Perform highly diversified duties including preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations, including lock out/tag out procedures.
• Knowledgeable in overall plant systems.
• Installation and servicing of a variety of systems including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical), communication, and process control systems.
• Install and service measuring and indicating instruments to monitor process control variables associated with PLC’s, and monitor the operation of PLC equipment.
• Install and terminate electrical, pneumatic, and fluid connections and work on network and signal transmission systems such as fiber optic and wireless.
• Work on a variety of systems including primary control elements, transmitters, analyzers, sensors, detectors, signal conditioners, recorders, controllers, and final control elements (actuators, valve positioners, etc.).
• Assist engineering in plant design, modification, and hazard analysis, and work with plant operators to optimize plant controls.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• PLC technician/Electrical educational courses.
• 5 to 7 years in the electrical maintenance field, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• In-depth mechanical/electrical aptitude, schematic reading/interpretation.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, federal regulations, and company policies.
• Work in a team environment and promote teamwork. Ability to install/repair electrical systems and components.
• Ability to be objective and flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, work assignments, and other interactions that may impact pre-established courses of action for completing projects and assignments.
• Work with voltages up to 480-volt 3-phase systems using ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of the system. Inspect and test the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults and verify repairs.
• Maintain backups, documentation, and software revisions as part of maintaining computer-based control systems.
• Ability to consult technical documentation, drawings, schematics, and manuals.

What we do for you:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date.
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy, and support.
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value.
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program.
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy.
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug-free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.