Electrical-Mechanical Technician

Daily's Premium Meats; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daily's Premium Meats is seeking a Maintenance Electrical/Mechanical Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment and facility assets. The role requires advanced troubleshooting for electrical systems from 480V to control voltage and hands-on mechanical repair experience.

Responsibilities include reading manuals and schematics, emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safe operation with proper LOTO practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• GMP knowledge and food manufacturing best practices preferred.
• English language skills mandatory (read/write/speak).
• Able to read manuals, schematics and blueprints to perform maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Read manuals, blueprints, schematics and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Provide emergency repairs on production equipment to keep the facility operational.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and component replacements (bearings, belts, motors, power/control lines).
• Diagnose problems and determine parts to repair/replace.
• Disassemble and reassemble machines using blueprints and tools.
• Adjust devices and control systems.
• Understand relationships between PLCs and mechanical assemblies.
• Follow lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
• Communicate findings and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Handle documentation with Microsoft Office.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical repair

Schematics reading

LOTO compliance

PLC knowledge

Excel

Forklift operation

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Electrical/Mechanical Technician will perform common maintenance and repairs for production equipment and facility related assets. This technician will be required to apply advanced troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical assemblies. A deep understanding of electrical systems, from 480v to control voltage, is necessary for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Can read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, blueprints, and workorders to perform required maintenance.
• Can provide emergency repairs on production equipment to keep the facility operational.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs on production equipment, including replacement of failed components such as bearings, belts, motors, power/control lines, etc.
• Has the ability to diagnose problems and failures, and repair or replace parts as required.
• Possess the ability to disassemble and reassemble machines and components using specifications and/or blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Adjust various types of devices and control systems.
• Understands systems, and component functions with their respective relationships to one another.
• Possess a working knowledge of facility related systems.
• Possess the knowledge for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, including 480v and below.
• Possess the knowledge of installing, troubleshooting, and repairing control voltage systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively diagnose, isolate, and repair electrical faults in industrial equipment and systems.
• Can utilize electrical drawings, schematics, and test instruments (such as multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers) to identify root causes of issues.
• Strong knowledge of electrical components including motors, drives, relays, sensors, and control circuits.
• Has a strong understanding of the relationship between a PLC and mechanical assemblies.
• Follows proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures at all times.
• Communicates findings clearly and completes repairs in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Understanding of Microsoft suites, and the ability to complete required physical and digital paperwork.
• Basic hydraulics/pneumatics experience.
• Ammonia Refrigeration experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast paced, cold, wet production environment.
• Able to collaborate well with Production with a strong customer service mindset.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience in an industrial maintenance capacity preferred. Food or Medical plant experience is preferred, as well as knowledge of and compliance with GMP, and food manufacturing best practices.

Language Skills

Mandatory ability to speak, understand, read and write in English.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to make decisions on routine matters utilizing company policies and procedures and directions from upper management.

Other Skills

Must be computer literate with intermediate skills in Excel. Advanced knowledge/skills with forklifts, scissor lifts and electric pallet jacks preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the facility, could be standing/walking on concrete floors up to 12 hours per day, 6 days per week. Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to sit, use hand to finger coordination; handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Standing, stooping, walking, bending, and climbing are all expected physical abilities, with or without accommodations.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions in both inside and outside environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level where OSHA required hearing protection is required.

Normal Work Schedule

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work scheduled weekends and holidays.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.