Industrial Electrician

Schwan's Company; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO — up to 2 weeks

Paid holidays

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k immediate vesting

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Schwan's Company in California is seeking an electrician for the 2nd shift (2 pm – 10:30 pm) with starting pay $33-$36.50 per hour. This full-time role supports electrical diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and plant equipment upgrades in a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience, strong knowledge of 110–480V systems, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years of related experience.
• Understanding of solid state circuitry and multi-voltage systems (110V–480V).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose control wiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosis of electrical and mechanical problems and apply corrective action.
• Support major repairs and construction for plant buildings and equipment.
• Perform preventative electrical repairs on cords and motors; assist with maintenance and part replacement.
• Run conduit and upgrade wiring; replace starters, relays, switches, and fuses in panels.
• Perform advanced electrician duties including checking motor starters and troubleshooting three-phase systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Conduit sizing

Electrical testing

Education

Associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years

Tools

Ohm meter

Electrical schematics

Programmable controllers

Electrical testing equipment

Machining equipment

Forklift license

Job description

Starting Pay: $33 - $36.50 per hour Shift: 2nd Hours: 2 pm - 10:30 pm

What We Offer:

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the diagnosis of electrical, mechanical, and similar problems and apply appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with major repairs and/or construction required to plant buildings and equipment, primarily electrical in nature.
• Perform preventative electrical repairs on electrical cords and motors and assists with preventative maintenance on equipment replacement of parts.
• Run conduit and pulls, electrical wire to upgrade new and used equipment, and help replace starters, relays switches, and fuses in electrical panels. Help replace main and auxiliary disconnects as required.
• Perform advanced electrician duties including but not limited to checking heater packs on motor starters, checking for open circuit in control wiring, using an Ohm meter to Ohm a heater, using electrical schematic to determine control wiring, and checking/troubleshooting single phasing of three phase systems.

What You Will Bring:

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years of related experience.
• Must understand solid state circuitry and 110V, 220V, 440V, and 480V systems.
• Ability to bend and proper size conduit based on wire conductors; ability to size starters and frequency drives; ability to size fusing and motor wires based on motor amperage.
• Ability to use electrical schematics, diagnose problems with programmable controllers on equipment, and operate electrical testing equipment and machining equipment.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license and lift 90 pounds.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. CJ Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].