Electrician Level 1; C Shift

Ensures that all equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner.

• The Maintenance Electrician’s prime responsibility is the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all packaging and process machinery and systems, including site auxiliary equipment, in a safe and efficient manner.
• The elimination of breakdowns is of prime importance.
• Proactively performs troubleshooting techniques in a logical manner on all equipment including pneumatic, hydraulic and utility systems.
• Prepares work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment. Actively supports the PdM function where applicable.
• Reads and understands technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.
• The maintenance electrician reports to and provides a daily summary of work to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and is assigned work by the maintenance planner as needed.
• Participates as a member of the maintenance team and supports ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings and fosters cohesiveness regarding major issues; identifies areas lacking cohesiveness and works with the team to resolve issues and achieve synergy within the organization.
• Follows Simmons operating systems principles and objectives, maintains familiarity with the company’s systems, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives and acknowledges that the description is a guide rather than an exhaustive list.

• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  Preference for 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience/skills. Working knowledge of governing Electrical Code and Safety requirements including NFPA 70E is required.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Preference for food manufacturing organization.
• Minimum Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education:
  
  Some college and/or Tech School graduates.
• Competencies:
  
  Enjoys working with others; strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to react to daily production priorities calmly and effectively.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; able to enter and locate information on a computer; visually verify information, often in small print.
• Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for the entire shift, and in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty areas with a noise level above 90 decibels.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  Steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat and other PPE as required.

• Travel: N/A

Note:

This job description is intended to guide the activities of the Electrician and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role.