Journeyman Electrician

Kevin's Natural Foods; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kevin's Natural Foods is hiring an experienced Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems across our production lines. You will diagnose issues, install wiring and sensors, and support equipment upgrades in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Requirements include a Journeyman license, 10+ years in industrial maintenance, and the ability to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/associate degree preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician license is required.
• 10+ years of industrial electrical maintenance in food or CPB manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, motors, drives, control panels, and automation systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on facility electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose issues to minimize production downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Install, test, and repair wiring, breakers, sensors, VFDs, PLC-connected equipment, and related components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, and manuals.
• Support equipment installations and system upgrades across multiple facilities.
• Travel between production plants to apply technical expertise and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, OSHA, and safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Read schematics

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/associate degree in Electrical Technology or Industrial Maintenance

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

PLC and automation knowledge

VFDs and motors

Industrial electrical testing tools

Job description

What You1ll Do:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, motors, drives, control panels, and automation systems.


• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on facility electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.


• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control-related issues to minimize production downtime.


• Install, test, and repair wiring, conduit, breakers, sensors, VFDs, PLC-connected equipment, and related electrical components.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, and technical manuals


• Support equipment installations, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.


• Respond quickly to equipment failures and emergency maintenance situations to support uninterrupted plant operations.


• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, work orders, and repair records within all systems.


• Partner with production, sanitation, quality, and engineering teams to support operational goals and food safety standards.


• Ensure compliance with all GMP, SQF, HACCP, OSHA, and company safety standards.


• Perform electrical work in refrigerated, freezer, and production environments as needed.


• Participate in on-call rotations and flexible scheduling to support plant operations.


• Travel between and support multiple production facilities as needed, applying technical expertise to improve processes, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement across both Mariposa and Imperial.


• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You1ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical school certification or associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field strongly preferred.


• Valid Journeyman Electrician license required.


• 10+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience within food manufacturing, frozen food, beverage, dairy, or other CPG manufacturing environments required.


• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, automation systems, and troubleshooting techniques.


• Experience working with 480V 3-phase electrical systems and industrial production equipment required.


• Ability to travel between and support multiple production facilities as needed.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.


• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs.


• Strong understanding of OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety procedures.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Ability to work in cold, refrigerated, and freezer environments.


• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules as needed.

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevins Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevins is smart, humble, and passionate, and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevins Natural Foods:

Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevins products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.

In 2023, Kevins Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.

Base Pay Rate: $50.00- $60.00 per hour + benefits

Compensation within this pay range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications

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