Maintenance Electrician – Packaging Machinery

Simmons Pet Food; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to ensure that packaging and process machinery run safely and efficiently. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of equipment and site systems, with emphasis on preventing breakdowns.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience, knowledge of Electrical Code and NFPA 70E, and preferred tech school education.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience/skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical Code and NFPA 70E safety requirements.
• Experience in food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Electrician maintains, repairs and improves packaging and process machinery and site systems safely and efficiently.
• Focus on eliminating equipment breakdowns and performing proactive troubleshooting.
• Prepares work orders using a CMMS and performs Preventative Maintenance on site equipment.
• Reads and interprets technical bulletins, manuals and blueprints to guide work.
• Reports daily work summaries to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and coordinates with the maintenance team.
• Supports team initiatives, safety standards, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical safety NFPA 70E

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college/Tech School

Job description

Simmons Pet Food in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to ensure that packaging and process machinery run safely and efficiently. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of equipment and site systems, with emphasis on preventing breakdowns.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience, knowledge of Electrical Code and NFPA 70E, and preferred tech school education.