Maintenance Electrician — PLC & Plant Upkeep

Shearer's Foods; Brewster (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Shearer's Foods, a Massillon, OH-based manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers, is seeking a Food Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician. This role focuses on electrical maintenance across plant equipment, with safety as a priority.

The position offers hourly pay of $40.00 with day shift from 6am to 6pm or night shift 6pm to 6am, and includes a $5,000 hiring bonus. Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to growth and team development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Manufacturing Maintenance Electrical experience preferred.
• Must have PLC experience.
• Must know how to use VOM Meter, Megger, AMP Meter and Chart Recorder
• Sound working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices; AC and DC Electrical Theory; reading/creating electrical prints and control schematics; motor control; personal computer hardware and software; computer networks; pneumatic and hydraulic valves; photo eyes; proximity sensors; limit switches; breakers & fuses.
• Must have basic electric motor repair, electrical construction, trouble shooting skills.
• Must have some electrical schematic and blueprint reading skills.
• Must have some understanding of AC drive motor controllers.
• Must be willing and able to perform basic mechanical maintenance as required, including but not limited to the replacement and adjustment of rotating components such as chains, sprockets, belts, bushings, and bearings.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of mechanical systems and supports mechanical troubleshooting and repairs as needed. While primary responsibilities are electrical in nature, this role requires cross-functional maintenance capabilities and collaboration with the broader maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Support internal projects
• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, PLC components, and appliances by using hand tools and testing instruments
• Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, and voltmeters
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems as needed, and has the ability to dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes and armatures
• Has the ability to test and complete circuits according to blueprint and diagram specifications
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of existing building and safety codes
• Must be able to repair or replace all electrical devices including, but not limited to: breaker panels, motor starters, heaters, fuses, lights, AC drives, motors, electrical switches, etc.
• Must be able to perform construction work such as running conduits, pulling wire, installing switches, breaker panels, etc.
• Replaces all like-for-like electrical components and ensures their proper setup.
• Troubleshoots some complex electrical issues using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Requires assistance for intricate device replacement setup.

Skills

PLC

Tools

VOM Meter

Megger

AMP Meter

Chart Recorder

Job description

Shearer's Foods, a Massillon, OH-based manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers, is seeking a Food Manufacturing Maintenance Electrician. This role focuses on electrical maintenance across plant equipment, with safety as a priority.

The position offers hourly pay of $40.00 with day shift from 6am to 6pm or night shift 6pm to 6am, and includes a $5,000 hiring bonus. Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to growth and team development.