Electrical Technician I - Night Shift, Food Manufacturing

Chobani; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness resources

Job summary

Chobani is seeking an Electrical Technician for the Allentown plant to execute electrical projects and perform preventative maintenance on advanced manufacturing equipment. The role requires troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical breakdowns and implementing new electrical installations per NEC/NFPA-70E.

Responsibilities include PMs on switchgear and cabinets, using CMMS for work orders, and ensuring safety, GMPs, and environmental standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and related safety standards.
• Basic PLC programming and control systems understanding.
• Experience with pumps, motors, drives, valves and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement plant electrical projects meeting standards and regulations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform electrical PMs on equipment including switchgear and cabinets.
• Adhere to NFPA 70, 70E, 70B and maintenance program.
• Use CMMS to create, edit and close work orders.
• Identify and fix issues in electrical/control and mechanical systems.
• Manage downtime by coordinating with operations and reporting to supervisor.
• Ensure operation through preventive maintenance and repair of all production equipment.
• Identify safety and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Install repair parts or additions as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and GMPs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

NFPA 70E familiarity

PLC programming basics

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical trade school certification

Journeyman License preferred

Tools

Pumps

Motors

Job description

Chobani is seeking an Electrical Technician for the Allentown plant to execute electrical projects and perform preventative maintenance on advanced manufacturing equipment. The role requires troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical breakdowns and implementing new electrical installations per NEC/NFPA-70E.

Responsibilities include PMs on switchgear and cabinets, using CMMS for work orders, and ensuring safety, GMPs, and environmental standards are followed.