Plant Electrical Systems Technician

Shape the reliability of our manufacturing operations Be the specialist who keeps power, controls, and networks running efficiently across our plant. If you enjoy solving complex electrical puzzles and collaborating across teams, this role is for you.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems on industrial machinery, facility equipment, and building systems.
• Lead troubleshooting to test and diagnose faults; align corrective actions with mechanics and supervisors.
• Apply NEC codes to uphold safety and compliance.
• Fabricate and wire 24-480V control panels from electrical prints.
• Work with Digital/Analog I/O; support industrial networking (Ethernet and Fiber preferred).
• Maintain and troubleshoot servo systems: servos, servo amplifiers, and servo controllers.
• Identify, source, and order parts using manufacturer manuals and prints.
• Read/interpret schematics; diagnose motors, motor controls, device controls.
• Troubleshoot sensors and solid-state equipment.
• Install conduit; size wire/conduit correctly per distance and FLA; terminate accurately.
• Work confidently across 24V-480V power and both low- and high-voltage systems.
• Engage with teammates across experience levels; share knowledge and mentor.
• Build strong relationships with maintenance peers, contractors, and vendors.
• Proactively seek and correct electrical issues throughout the facility and grounds.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; document work thoroughly.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Producing product free of contamination
• Following all Ken's Foods Security and GMP policies
• Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Language skills:
  Read/interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports/correspondence; speak effectively before groups.
• Math skills:
  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, percent; draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning:
  Solve practical problems with varied concrete variables; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions when standardization is limited.

Frequently stand, walk, reach, and use hands; occasionally sit, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk/hear. Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs and occasionally more than 100 lbs. Must be able to adjust focus.

• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safe work practices
• Exercise high-level cognitive function and judgment
• Remain unimpaired to perform duties safely and competently
• Respond promptly to changing operating conditions
• Work in an unfatigued state; gauge time and distance accurately
• Quickly store/recall short-term instructions; concentrate effectively
• Adapt to sudden changes, emergencies, and alarms
• Show a caring, committed, safety-first mindset
• Collaborate with teammates of diverse skill levels while sharing knowledge

Expect frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, high/precarious places, fumes/airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outside weather, extreme cold/heat, and electrical shock risk. Noise levels are usually loud.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.