Electrician

Shearer's Foods; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 48,216 - 54,098; Full time

Job summary

Shearer's Foods is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our plant operations. You will repair and install electrical circuits, inspect equipment, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with safety and building codes across our manufacturing sites.

PLC systems and motor control experience are essential, as is maintaining accurate maintenance logs. We value a skills-first approach and are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Manufacturing Maintenance Electrical experience preferred.
• PLC experience required.
• Knowledge of VOM, Megger, AMP Meter and Chart Recorder.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices and control schematics.
• Experience with motor control and AC/DC drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, PLC components, and appliances.
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.
• Isolates wiring defects using meters and testing instruments.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets and components; dismantles and repairs machinery parts.
• Tests circuits per blueprint and diagram specifications; adheres to safety codes.
• Maintains logs of repairs and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Performs complex troubleshooting with appropriate tools.

Job description

Overview

Shearer's Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co‑manufacturing, Shearer's is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second‑largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer's has been awarded the food industry's highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5,000 team members, Shearer's is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer's Foods, we believe in a skills‑first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti‑exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, PLC components, and appliances by using hand tools and testing instruments
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, and voltmeters
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems as needed, and has the ability to dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes and armatures
• Has the ability to test and complete circuits according to blueprint and diagram specifications
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of existing building and safety codes
• Must be able to repair or replace all electrical devices including, but not limited to: breaker panels, motor starters, heaters, fuses, lights, AC drives, motors, electrical switches, etc. – all in accordance with state and federal codes, including company policies and procedures
• Must be able to perform construction work such as running conduits, pulling wire, installing switches, breaker panels, etc. – as needed to supply power to plant electrical apparatus
• Must be able to maintain a log (worksheet) of equipment repairs and problems. A list of electrical maintenance that needs to be done must also be kept
• Replaces all like‑for‑like electrical components and ensures their proper setup
• Troubleshoots some complex electrical issues using appropriate tools and techniques
• Requires assistance for intricate device replacement setup

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years Manufacturing Maintenance Electrical experience preferred
• Must have PLC experience
• Must know how to use VOM Meter, Megger, AMP Meter and Chart Recorder
• Sound working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices; AC and DC Electrical Theory; reading/creating electrical prints and control schematics; motor control; personal computer hardware and software; computer networks; pneumatic and hydraulic valves; photo eyes; proximity sensors; limit switches; breakers & fuses
• Must have basic electric motor repair, electrical construction, troubleshooting skills
• Must have some electrical schematic and blueprint reading skills
• Must know the operation of a motor starter and how to rebuild
• Must have some understanding of AC drive motor controllers

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $35.00/Hr. – USD $39.27/Hr.