Electrical Technician

Koch Foods; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Koch Foods in Morton, MS is hiring an Electrician/Maintenance Technician to repair electrical and electronic equipment in our manufacturing plant, install and inspect electromechanical systems, and perform high‑voltage switching and generator operation to keep production running.

You will lead a maintenance team, document work performed, and ensure safe operation while working around live lines and production environments.

Qualifications

• Electrical certification or completion of an electrical apprenticeship required.
• Experience with methods, equipment and materials in the electrical trade.
• Solid understanding of electrical theory applied to circuits and power generation.
• Experience with PLC units and controls in a manufacturing setting.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical theory

PLC knowledge

Manufacturing maintenance

Electrical trade experience

Electrical certification

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship completed

Tools

PLC units

Job description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and/or walk throughout shift.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• Exposure to heat (99°F, 37°C) and cold (45°F, 4°C).
• Exposure to damp, wet and cold environments.
• Regularly lift 25+ lbs.
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program
• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All required Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

KOCH FOODS IS A DIVERSE COMPANY THAT BELIEVES ITS EMPLOYEES ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR INVESTING IN ITS FUTURE. AT KOCH FOODS, EVERY TEAM MEMBER IS CRITICAL IN HELPING US DELIVER ON OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS. KOCH FOODS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PARTNER.