MAINTENANCE - ELECTRICIAN

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance - Electrician Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment in a food manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on electrical skills with a focus on safety and reliability, and the ability to read diagrams and work orders to support continuous production. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of industrial/electrical maintenance experience, working with 480V systems and PLCs, and a proven record of preventive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial/electrical maintenance, preferably in food production manufacturing.
• Hands-on understanding of 480v, PLCs electrical troubleshooting, reading and interpreting electrical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machinery and perform repairs.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Safety orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Electrical drawings

Job description

MAINTENANCE - ELECTRICIAN TECHNICIAN

Overall Goal of Position:

Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining safely and efficiently to support the team.

Primary focus is to perform diverse duties such as installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in accordance with safety and productive maintenance standards to support achievement of production objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diversified duties to maintain production machinery.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs maintenance repairs of production equipment.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

• Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit.
• Works closely with operations and maintenance personnel to maintain safe operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Personal Characteristics
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business".
  • Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality.
  • Overall confidence in ones ability and comfortable communicating the facts.
  • Smart, creative, and inquisitive
  • Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking.
  • Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
  • No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
  • Dependable team player with positive attitude
  • Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
  • Passion for organization, and attention to details
  • Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Performance History
  • Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities.
  • Stellar references based on contributions and performance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas.
  • Experience with Maximo CMMS systems or other like CMMS computer systems.
  • Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of at least 5 years' experience in industrial/electrical maintenance preferably in food production manufacturing.
• Able to directly work with and repair electrical systems and electrical system interfaces with plant equipment.
• Must have a hands‑on understanding of 480v, PLC's electrical troubleshooting, the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and blueprints.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Successful Attributes:

• Driven, self-starter with the capacity to establish priorities, work independently and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
• Superior analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and communications skills as well as engaging interpersonal skills.
• Versed in lock-out/tag-out procedures and possess a strong safety orientation and record.

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status, or any other basis prohibited by law.