Industrial Electrician

Bunge; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous vacation program

Job summary

Bunge in Emporia, KS is seeking an Electrician responsible for electrical maintenance and repair of production equipment in a soybean processing facility.

Ideal candidates should possess 3-5 years of experience in troubleshooting PLCs, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be proficient in English. The role involves working Monday to Friday with a pay rate of $36.97 an hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs and electrical equipment.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant-wide electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting and AC/DC systems.
• Perform general electrician tasks like running conduit and pulling wire.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

Electrical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Working with AC/DC systems

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Emporia, Kansas, United States (Requisition #: 46237)

A Day in the Life:

Bunge in Emporia, KS is looking for an Electrician for our soybean processing facility. This position is responsible for electrical maintenance and repair of production equipment in a multi-purpose soybean processing facility. Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.

Position Details:

Monday - Friday, 7a-4p, with an hour unpaid lunch break. Must be willing/able to work after hours and weekend as needed.

Pay rate: $36.97 an hour

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain plant wide electrical troubleshooting and repair
• maintaining all automation throughout the facility (electric circuits of 480VAC or less)
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting, variable frequency drive (VFD) and alternating current / direct current (AC/DC) systems
• Perform general electrician tasks including but not limited to running conduit and sizing and pulling wire
• Utilize the integrator to assign IP addresses to new equipment and to work with ladder logic
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logix Control (PLC) (Allen-Bradley) systems like, Logix Controls
• Troubleshoot and repair AC motor starter circuits
• Check output on DC controllers and replace printed circuit boards when needed
• Troubleshoot, locate, test, identify, or diagnose electrical malfunction and then adjust, repair, or replace
• Calibrate and/or troubleshoot process instrumentation
• Inspect for conformity to industry standards or specifications
• Rebuild, repair and replace damaged, defective, or worn parts
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and remove material and equipment from job site
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience or schooling in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs and electrical equipment
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with mass flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, burner control systems, and other like equipment found in an automated plant
• Ability to work in a safety conscious environment
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic
• Ability to determine needs for installing new equipment
• Ability to follow, interpret, and read blueprints or schematics

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.