Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician) - 2nd Shift

Prestage Farms; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Prestage Farms in Camden, SC seeks an Electrician to support the plant's electrical/mechanical needs on 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) with overtime and weekend flexibility. You will handle PMs, troubleshoot failures, and work with PLCs, VFDs, and motor circuits in a high-speed processing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to maintaining compliant electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Min. of 2 years of work experience in electrical / mechanical related field.
• GED minimum; associate degree preferred but not required.
• Electrical coursework / certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successfully employs electrical preventive maintenance (PM) and best practices.
• Troubleshoot electrical/m mechanical related failures to minimize downtime.
• Work with PLCs, VFDs, AC/DC circuits to administer repairs.
• Run conduit and wire for new / existing services and motor circuits.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and codes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Assist co-workers with repairs and share knowledge.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Communication skills

Leadership / teamwork

Education

GED

Associates degree

Electrical coursework

Job description

General:

Electrician role supports the electrical/mechanical needs of a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant. The role willingly seeks knowledge and responsibilities of multi-craft in the electrical/ mechanical field. The position reports to the maintenance supervisor w/ primary work schedule of M- Fri., 2:00pm - 10:30pm (2nd shift), with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Successfully employs electrical preventative maintenance (PM) and best practices
• Routinely applies working knowledge of all facility equipment and processes to troubleshoot equipment electrical-related failures and minimize downtime
• Proactively uses knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, AC/DC circuits, equipment settings to administer repairs
• Applies skills and experience with industrial power to run conduit and wire for new / existing services, motor circuits, etc.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and code
• Promotes a safe, clean and organized work environment for self and others
• Assists co-workers with repairs and willingly shares knowledge with others
• Investigates and brings continuous improvement suggestions to appropriate resources
• Works with minimal supervision and brings opportunities forward
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/ manager.

Education:

• GED (Min.);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
• Electrical coursework / certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Min. of 2 years of work experience in electrical / mechanical related field

Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems
• Solid understanding of electrical code and regulations (preferred/ not required)
• Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment
• Team player; self-starter; natural leader w/ excellent communication skills;

Physical Requirements:

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
• Able to work from heights e.g. 4+ ft.
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment e.g. 35-40 / 100 degrees w/ a distinct odor
• Exposure to low & high voltage equipment & conveying systems

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources