Electrical Tech - Prepared Plant

kochfoods; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Foods is seeking an Electrical Technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and automated machinery in our prepared foods plant. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure systems run efficiently to maximize production while upholding food safety standards.

You will repair electrical equipment, install and inspect electromechanical systems, perform high-voltage switching, document maintenance, and lead maintenance tasks as needed in a

Qualifications

• Certification in electrical trade or completion of an electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience with electrical and electronic systems in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PLC hardware and programming basics.

Responsibilities

• Repair electrical and electronic equipment in a manufacturing plant.
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair electromechanical and solid state electrical equipment.
• Perform high voltage switching and operate generators.
• Lead a maintenance work party.
• Record and document maintenance performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLC knowledge

Manufacturing maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Electrical certification

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

PLC units

Job description

The Electrical Technician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, automated machinery, and control devices in the prepared foods plant. They are responsible for troubleshooting equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring systems run efficiently to maximize production and maintain strict food safety and animal welfare standards.

• Perform work repairing electrical and electronic equipment in a manufacturing plant.
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair electromechanical and solid state electrical equipment.
• Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.
• Lead a work party in performing maintenance or repair work.
• Record and document maintenance performed.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

• Electrical Certification from a recognized vocational education program required OR have completed an Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
• Knowledge and experience with methods, equipment and materials used in the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of electronic theory as applied to electrical and electronic circuits, wiring, and electrical equipment used in power generation.
• Knowledge and experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) units.
• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment required.