Senior Electrician - 2nd Shift

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Electrician!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

2nd Shift
- Monday
- Friday - 3:00PM - 11:30PM.Must be able to work off-hours and weekends as needed.

External candidates - $1,500.00 sign-onbonus

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform electrical maintenance tasks on plant utility and process infrastructure. Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, electrical components, and electronic components of machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. Work with a limited degree of supervision and complete and/or provide guidance on complex problems and/or new assignments. Function as the go-to subject matter resource for colleagues with less experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnose, troubleshoot, test, install, and repair electrical parts, equipment and systems; install or replace circuit breakers, fuses, and variable speed

Work on electrical equipment including but not limited to Frequency Ddrives (VFDs), contractors, overload devices, fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring

Safely work with multi-phase, high voltage and low voltage electrical systems

Troubleshoot and resolve control networks, instrumentation, PLC devices (Programmable Logic Control), HMI (Human Machine Interface), VFD, servo, and control problems

Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, distribution systems, motor control centers, and motors

Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes

Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

Perform and assist in all operations maintenance activities, in accordance with national, state and local electrical codes

Use a computerized maintenance management system (e.g., SAP) to record and access maintenance related information

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from trade school or technical school in related discipline preferred

4 to 6 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and automation system maintenance experience

Certification and/or License Electrician journeyman license or other location specific electrician license; master electrician preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of electrical codes, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment

Considerable knowledge and application of national, state, local building codes, OSHA, and standard industry safety rules/regulations pertaining to electrical work

Able to use standard hand and power tools and equipment used in electrical…