Maintenance Electrician - 2nd Shift

Red Gold, Inc.; Orestes (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold, Inc. in Indiana seeks an experienced industrial electrician to maintain and repair motors, control boxes, PLCs and related electrical equipment. You will work with the plant's maintenance team to ensure reliable operation in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong electrical background, good problem-solving skills, and adherence to safety practices including lockout/tagout and emergency procedures. Prior experience in an industrial setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Strong electrical background and safety awareness.
• Good work history in industrial maintenance/electric work.
• 3 years' experience as an electrician in an industrial environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of motors
• Maintenance on control boxes
• Maintenance on PLCs, variable speed drives etc.
• Maintenance on starters
• Run of conduit and wiring
• Replacement of parts as needed
• Installing and removal of machinery
• Know emergency procedures when lights go out in plant
• Procedures for lockout/tag out

Skills

Teamwork

Industrial electricity

Basic PLC understanding

Math skills

Good communication skills

Detail oriented

Able to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

On the job training

Education

High School Diploma / GED

3 years' experience as an industrial electrician

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To maintain all electric motors, control boxes, starters and PLCs operation of all electric equipment and repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance and repair of motors
• Maintenance on control boxes
• Maintenance on PLCs, variable speed drives etc.
• Maintenance on starters
• Run of conduit and wiring
• Replacement of parts as needed
• Installing and removal of machinery
• Know emergency procedures when lights go out in plant
• Procedures for lockout/tag out

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• Strong background in electrical
• Good work history
• 3 years\' experience as an electrician in an industrial environment desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Teamwork
• Background in industrial electricity
• Basic PLC understanding and usage skills
• Must be able to understand and carry out basic instructions while performing manual labor related tasks
• Must be able to successfully use basic math, writing, and reading skills necessary to complete the required paperwork and projects
• Good Communication Skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Able to handle pressure
• Multi-task oriented
• On the job training:
  • Complete Apprenticeship program
  • Credit for previous applicable schooling
  • Use of PC for program troubleshooting
  • Schooling on safety
  • Lockout procedures
  • Repair and maintenance of electrical equipment
  • MP2 training, writing work orders and purchase requests
  • GMP, Food Safety for Maintenance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting – to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing – to complete most tasks
• Walking
• Climbing – to access parts department and equipment
• Reaching – to perform activities and retrieve tools
• Kneeling – to perform work at low levels
• Crawling – to perform work under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping – to pick up tools or parts and perform tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting – to perform work activities
• Pinch – to use tools and manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling – using tools, manipulating parts
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Must be able to move parts in excess of 100 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to work in confined areas

JOB COMPETENCIES

Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

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