Industrial Electrical Mechanic

Rite Stuff Foods Inc

Jerome (ID)

On-site

USD 35,817 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental insurance

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Rite Stuff Foods Inc. in Jerome, Idaho, is seeking an Industrial Electrical Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in a state-of-the-art frozen-food facility.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, work with operations teams, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial motors, VFDs, instrumentation, and start-up procedures, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience in electrical manufacturing maintenance.
Familiar with electrical measuring instruments and good practices.
Knowledge of state and national electrical codes.
Experience with running and start-up of industrial equipment.
Minimum 3 years in electrical and/or instrumentation technician roles.
Education will be considered.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with facilities/operations to support electrical systems during operations and maintenance.
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting per specs and codes.
Coordinate with System Owners/Engineers and contractors on issues affecting system quality.
Identify and resolve electrical construction and maintenance issues.
Conduct inspections and sign-off on equipment meeting standards.
Plan and document preventive and corrective maintenance actions with clients.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Electrical measuring instruments

Electrical codes knowledge

Industrial equipment startup

Education

Education will be considered

Tools

MS Office

AB/Siemens programs

Job description

About Rite Stuff Foods:

Rite Stuff Foods, a leading US provider of frozen appetizers and specialty potato products, has experienced remarkable growth. The expanding product line includes twice-baked potatoes, potato skins, various battered and breaded options, breakfast bites, extruded products, cheese sticks, and an assortment of other battered and breaded vegetables. As a subsidiary of the Germany-based Frostkrone Group, a prominent appetizer manufacturer with European operations, the company benefits from a global network and a commitment to innovation and expansion. New and unique products are constantly being developed and introduced to the US market.We lead by putting our people first, and we are dedicated to supporting employees in developing their careers within the company so Rite Stuff Foods can reach their full potential.At Rite Stuff, we believe that embracing a diverse and inclusive culture is integral to our people first strategy. With people from unique nationalitiesthroughoutour teams, weare proud of the diverse array of cultures and continuously ensure employees culture is recognized and celebrated throughout the business.

Job Purpose

As an Industrial Electrical Mechanic working with the Rite Stuff Foods, you will join our site in the frozen food snack sector. This job is based in a leading-edge facility in Jerome, Idaho. This position is crucial for the integrity and reliability of electrical systems, encompassing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. A hands-on approach is essential for meeting specifications and regulatory compliance, thereby optimizing system performance and efficiency.

Job Description

Collaborate with facilities/operations teams to offer technical support for electrical systems within the operational and maintenance phases.
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting in accordance with Master Specifications, Standard Installation Details (SID), and state and local electrical codes.
Act as a key liaison with System Owners/Engineers, contractors and technicians on operational issues affecting system quality and performance.
Identify and assist in resolving electrical-related construction and maintenance issues.
Conduct comprehensive inspections and complete equipment sign-off processes, ensuring all systems meet rigorous standards.
Prepare and coordinate with client system owners, ensuring all preventive and corrective maintenance actions are properly executed.
Address technical queries and respond to electrical systems maintenance and operations queries, providing timely and effective solutions.
Other duties as assigned to support this role.

Qualifications / Experience

Education

Experienced in electrical manufacturing maintenance
Familiar with common electrical measuring instruments and Good Practices
Knowledge of state and national electrical codes
Running and start-up of industrial equipment
3 years or more of work in electrical and/or instrumentation technician
Education will be considered

Safety

Familiar with basic electrical safety procedure
Good Practices, PPEs, SOPs, and LOTO

Maintenance, troubleshooting

Good troubleshooting skills
Able to identify root-causes of a problem by proper use of instruments and good knowledge of electrical properties of usual components (relays, OL, motors, VFD, etc.)
Experience with common electrical periodical and preventive maintenance techniques and planning
Familiar with preparation and implementations of SOP and SSOP, addressed to the rest of the maintenance team as well as the whole plant personnel

Power distribution

Familiarity with power distribution and installation
Familiar with common motors control techniques (VFD, D/Y, etc.) and components: installation and troubleshooting
Able to configurate a VFD

Automation and instrumentation

Basic programming, modification of PLC
Familiar with common electrical instruments, selection, usage, and trouble shooting
Experience with communication protocol (HART, etc.) an advantage, but not required
Able to run a root-causes analysis on a PLC and/or an HMI

Instrumentation / Calibration

Knowledge of common measuring instruments and their properties
Able to calibrate and verify calibration of common instruments
Experience with simple regulators

Continuous improvement

The candidate will be requested to participate and contribute to the plant continuous improvement activities and predictive maintenance

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Knowledge of common pneumatic and hydraulic systems with the able to diagnose and trouble shoot

Not required, but a plus in the selection

Industrial equipment installation and commissioning experience
Food manufacturing experience

Work attitude

Organized, in his daily routine as well as in the workplace
Keeps personal and common tools and instruments neat and in good working conditions
Anticipate any issue (necessary spare parts, tools, consumables, etc.) to avoid delays and equipment down time

Languages

English: fluent or advanced level
Spanish: an advantage, not required

Software

MS Office
AB and/or Siemens programs; any other design and/or control software an advantage

Skills

Team player, good communicator, willing to train team colleagues, production operators, mechanics, and other maintenance team members
Service oriented, high sense of urgency
Skilled trouble-shooter

Starting Date

To be defined.

What’s In It For You?

Recognition And Reward
Inclusive And Diverse Culture
Career Development And Progression
Work With Innovative Technologies

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Dental insurance
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In-Person

Compensation Package

Differential pay
Hourly pay
Overtime pay

Rite Stuff Foods does not discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits