$2000 Sign-On Bonus, Electrician - 2nd Shift

223 George's Foods; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

George’s Foods in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair equipment across the plant. You will support plant management to produce high-quality products for customers.

Responsibilities include installation of electrical systems, PLC control logic adjustments, preventive maintenance, and wiring of control cabinets. Safety, cleanliness, and timely response to emergencies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related electrical experience and/or training in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant electrical equipment.
• Plan and install complex electrical equipment including control centers, panels, relays, and PLCs.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and modify PLC control logic.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, compressors, and lighting systems.
• Support with wiring, control cabinets design, and safety compliance.
• Identify faulty operations and report to supervision.
• Install electrical conduits and assist with layout boards and carts.
• Respond to plant emergencies as directed by supervision.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Equipment maintenance

PLC control

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and repair of equipment in the plant. This position also provides support to plant management in their efforts to produce a wholesome, quality product for our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facility’s electrical equipment.
• Plan, layout, install and repair a wide variety of complex electrical equipment including automatic machine and process controls, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, electronic controls, tape actuated controls and other equipment involving tube or transistor circuits.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, detect and replace defective control modules, test and make adjustments to PLC Control logic including programming.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities including air compressors, nitrogen lines, and lighting systems.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions including building of carts and layout boards without prints.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report these and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit, using tools, such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
• Assist with designing and building of control cabinets and all associated wiring.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Respond to plant emergencies including Haz-Mat incidents, equipment malfunction, fires, severe weather, etc. as directed by supervisory personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required AND 3+ years of related electrical experience and/or training in an industrial environment required.
• Intermediate computer skills, which includes Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans.

Welcome to George’s! We are excited you are here.

For over 100 years, we have been passionate about producing high-quality, nutritious chicken products.

Want to know our secret ingredient? Our people.

Behind every success story, & company milestone, our people lead the way.

As a multi-generational, family-owned company, we believe that "family" extends beyond traditional boundaries.

Here, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity and are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and be recognized for your hard work.

Our products are beloved across the United States, reaching countless families through restaurant chains.

At George’s, you have the chance of becoming a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact locally while also seeing the influence of your work on a global scale.

Welcome to George’s, where you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of our family.

We’re excited to grow together with you!