Plant Electrician

Plant Electrician# Plant Electrician Hot Job Redwood Farms Meat Processors - Estherville, IA 51334## Overview Salary Range $32.00 - $40.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position  Type Full Time Job Shift1st (Day Shift)

Travel Percentage None Category Maintenance ## Description NOW OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS (Paid in Increments Throughout First Year of Employment)
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* 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, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at  to learn more!

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; learn more about what we do at  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!
** Schedule
* * Day

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-4:30pm
* Additional hours may be required during the week or weekend depending on breakdowns and project needs
*** Areas of Accountability
** All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Oversee and Repair Electrical Equipment & Components
Backup Support for General Maintenance Duties
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, low/hire voltage, and lighting systems

Perform routine and preventative maintenance and inspections on electrical systems and 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
* Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.
*** Qualifications
* * Electrical degree or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program Experience working as an electrician or technician, preferred; manufacturing experience, a plus Advanced understanding of electrical codes and systems, control wiring, safety systems, blueprints, and maintenance & repairs

Experience with Studio 5000, SCADA or PLC Programming, a plus Familiarity with HVAC systems, generators, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), preferred

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…