Maintenance Electrician: Industrial Automation & Reliability Pro

Nichols Farms; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Farms is seeking a Maintenance Electrician Technician to support our main production facility in Hanford, CA. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems to ensure reliability and uptime.

You will work with a safety-focused team, read schematics, and participate in preventive maintenance programs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Experience with automation and controls systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, PLC troubleshooting, sensors/instrumentation, 480V 3-phase systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting production and packaging equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with general maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• CMMS experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on production and processing equipment.
• Install, modify, and maintain electrical systems, wiring, panels, motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and controls.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform electrical installations for new equipment, upgrades, and facility projects.
• Support equipment startups, commissioning, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation.
• Support maintenance team objectives related to safety, food safety, quality, and production uptime.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Automation & controls

Electrical systems

Motor controls

VFDs

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Tools

CMMS

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Nichols Farms is seeking a Maintenance Electrician Technician to support our main production facility in Hanford, CA. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems to ensure reliability and uptime.

You will work with a safety-focused team, read schematics, and participate in preventive maintenance programs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.