Plant Maintenance Electrician

Overview

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we provide meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive—from day one the tools and support to help you succeed. Lactalis is a world leader in dairy, a family-owned company with a broad global presence. In the US, we offer brands across cheeses, dairy, and yogurt portfolios.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s background and ideas are valued. We encourage applicants to share their passion, story, and how their expertise can help shape the future of dairy. Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is hiring an Electrician based in Nampa, .

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, control, automation, and instrumentation systems throughout the facility.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, conduit, motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, electrical distribution systems, and industrial production equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, MCCs, and other electrical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and automation systems.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, process improvements, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, company standards, and safety requirements including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash procedures.
• Utilize troubleshooting equipment and testing devices to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and follow-up actions within Maximo.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, engineers, and maintenance team members to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Outlook for communication and maintenance documentation.

Education

• Associate's Degree from a two-year college or technical school in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or related field preferred.
• Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program preferred.
• Equivalent education and industrial electrical experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Controls Technician, or similar role within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, automation equipment, and production machinery.
• Experience installing and running electrical conduit and wiring systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems preferred.
• Experience working with VFDs, motor controls, electrical distribution systems, and process equipment preferred.
• Food, dairy, packaging, consumer products, or industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience with automation systems, thermography, and predictive maintenance technologies is a plus.

Specialized Knowledge

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, automation, and power distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Understanding of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, motor starters, and control circuits.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Strong understanding of Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash requirements, and safe electrical work practices.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles and root cause troubleshooting techniques.

Skills / Abilities

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to analyze equipment failures and identify effective corrective actions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work across multiple systems and technologies.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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