Electrical Controls Mechanic for Food Production

Torrey Holistics; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Delaware seeks a maintenance technician specializing in electrical and control systems for food-manufacturing equipment. You will maintain, repair, and improve machinery, document systems, and ensure equipment runs according to schedule.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, work with mechanics, train others, and perform inspections safely. The role may require travel for parts and support, with adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Background in complete machine and electrical control system installation.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software, as well as preventive maintenance software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.
• Assist Mechanics and Electro-Mechanics in diagnosing and resolving electrical or control-related issues.
• Provide training and coordinate the activities of Electro-Mechanics across all shifts as needed.
• Occasionally work offsite to support equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained according to the production schedule.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is operational.
• Address corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs during equipment downtime following company and vendor specifications.
• Work independently or with a mechanic to identify and rectify equipment failures, restoring production promptly.
• Complete tasks in adherence to government regulations, GMP, safety standards, quality control measures, and company procedures.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on batching and continuous process control systems, including networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
• Maintain secondary systems for steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control.
• Keep accurate work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment systems.
• Carry out other assigned duties as required, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.
• Aim to enhance the quality, legality, and safety of products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the assigned work area is clean and organized, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activities to a Supervisor immediately.

Skills

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Mathematical calculations

Troubleshooting

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Eng

High school or military training

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

Torrey Holistics in Delaware seeks a maintenance technician specializing in electrical and control systems for food-manufacturing equipment. You will maintain, repair, and improve machinery, document systems, and ensure equipment runs according to schedule.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, work with mechanics, train others, and perform inspections safely. The role may require travel for parts and support, with adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards.