Maintenance Electrician

Basic American Foods; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic American Foods in Rexburg, Idaho is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to ensure the efficient functioning of complex electrical systems. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should hold a Journeyman Electrician License, have at least 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, and possess strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, control panels, sensors, and instrumentation.
• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of PLCs

Ability to read electrical schematics

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

Basic tools required for job

Job description

JOB TITLE

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Electrician

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISORY ROLE (Y/N)

SUPERVISORY ROLE (Y/N): N

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: None

Pay: $34.17 + $2 Differential for Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY

• Accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.
• The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little to no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and controls within the food processing plant.
• Maintain and service motors, drives, conveyors, Cookers, Coolers, dryers, packaging machinery, and automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and food safety standards.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair logs in ERP/CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, control panels, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive attitude toward electrical maintenance.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Must own all basic tools to be used on the job. (Specialty tools will be provided).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Preferred 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physically able to lift 50 LBS, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or elevated areas as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays, as production demands require.

FOOD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000. All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.

DISCLAIMER: Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

At BAF, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.