Electrician Level 1 (C Shift)

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods in Van Buren, Arkansas, seeks a Maintenance Electrician to ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently. The role involves maintenance, repair, and improvement of machinery, requiring solid troubleshooting skills and knowledge of Electrical Code standards.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2-3 years of experience and a high school diploma. The position requires strong teamwork and communication abilities, as well as the capability to work under various physical conditions. Apply for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Code and Safety requirements essential.
• Enjoys teamwork and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all packaging and process machinery.
• Perform troubleshooting techniques on pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of all site equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance electrical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college and/or Tech School graduates

Job description

Ensures that all equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Electrician’s prime responsibility is the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all packaging and process machinery and systems, including site auxiliary equipment, in a safe and efficient manner.
• The elimination of breakdowns is of prime importance.
• Proactively performs troubleshooting techniques in a logical manner on all equipment including pneumatic, hydraulic and utility systems.
• Prepares work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment. Actively supports the PdM function where applicable.
• Reads and understands technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.
• The maintenance electrician reports to and provides a daily summary of work to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and is assigned work by the maintenance planner as needed.
• Participates as a member of the maintenance team and supports ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings and fosters cohesiveness regarding major issues; identifies areas lacking cohesiveness and works with the team to resolve issues and achieve synergy within the organization.
• Follows Simmons operating systems principles and objectives, maintains familiarity with the company’s systems, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives and acknowledges that the description is a guide rather than an exhaustive list.

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical Experience: Preference for 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience/skills. Working knowledge of governing Electrical Code and Safety requirements including NFPA 70E is required.
• Industry Experience: Preference for food manufacturing organization.
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Some college and/or Tech School graduates.
• Competencies: Enjoys working with others; strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to react to daily production priorities calmly and effectively.

Physical Requirements and PPE

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; able to enter and locate information on a computer; visually verify information, often in small print.
• Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for the entire shift, and in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty areas with a noise level above 90 decibels.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat and other PPE as required.

Additional Information

• Travel: N/A

Note: This job description is intended to guide the activities of the Electrician and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role.