Level B: Electrical-Mechanical Technician

Stratas Foods, LLC; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratas Foods, LLC is seeking an Electrical-Mechanical Technician to maintain and service production equipment in a food manufacturing setting. This role requires capable handling of mechanical and electrical systems with confidence to work independently.

The position emphasizes preventative maintenance, safety, and hands-on repair, with mentorship for junior technicians and opportunities to optimize equipment reliability in a busy facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong grasp of pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmissions and lubrication.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Independently repair, maintain, and install production equipment.
• Inspect equipment for optimal performance and identify issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment malfunctions.
• Mentor junior technicians and apprentices, providing guidance and training.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Bearings

Power transmissions

Lubrication

Mechanical principles

Electrical principles

Communication

Problem solving

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or certifications

Tools

Electrical drawings interpretation

Hydraulic & pneumatic drawings interpretation

PLC/automation systems

CMMS

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Food a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Electrical-Mechanical Technician is a skilled role for individuals with experience in Industrial maintenance. Level B Technicians independently repair, maintain, and install production and manufacturing equipment. This position requires a deeper understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with increased responsibility and minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all Stratas GMP standards.
• Independently repair and install production and manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect equipment to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment malfunctions.
• Use advanced hand tools and electrical/mechanical tools proficiently.
• Maintain and promote a clean and safe work environment.
• Strictly adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and apprentices, providing guidance and training.

Qualifications

Proficient knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmissions, and lubrication.

High school diploma or GED; additional technical training or certifications preferred.

Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical principles.

Capability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively as part of a team, providing support to production as needed.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects.

Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Valuable Experience

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
• Hands-on experience with PLC/automation systems
• Solid background in manufacturing and food processing industries, with experience in optimizing production processes and ensuring equipment reliability.
• Experience in writing and executing comprehensive preventative maintenance tasks,
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Proficient in using computer-based maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities and generating reports.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop junior technicians, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.

Physical: Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties. Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and must be able to wear a respirator.

Sensory:

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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