Industrial Electrician - Master

Mountaire Farms; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical plans

401(k) retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading agricultural production company in North Carolina is seeking a Master Electrician mechanic to oversee and direct daily activities of the electrical mechanics team. This role involves ensuring the plant operates efficiently, conducting troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems, and compliance with safety regulations. Suitable candidates should possess 7–10 years of industrial experience along with formal electrical training and certifications. The position also comes with a competitive compensation package including benefits like paid holidays, medical plans, and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Industrial Manufacturing or Skilled Trades.
• Formal training and/or certifications in electrical systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct electrical mechanics in daily and weekly tasks.
• Execute maintenance, repair, and improvements on electrical systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and reporting.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Power systems management

Education

High School or Trade School

Journeyman or Master certifications

Job description

Overview

Job Description Direct and guide the daily and weekly activities of the electrician mechanics to ensure the plant operates at maximum efficiency with limited downtime. Electrical mechanics maintain the facility electrical grid to include repairs, troubleshooting, maintenance and inspection, and the adjustment of complex electrical circuits and controls to provide optimal performance. Responsible for reliable power to equipment. Master Electrician mechanics demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise on routine/non-routine refrigeration preventative maintenance and installation. Must also have a strong command of electrical controls and applications.

Responsibilities

• Acts as lead for all electrical mechanics, directs all work to be completed daily and weekly. Trains and assists all other levels of electrical mechanics; serves as the subject matter expert on all electrical maintenance issues.
• Execute the schedules of maintenance, repair and improvement of electrical systems and equipment and cost control.
• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect and adjust complex electrical processes in the plant to provide uninterrupted running requirements.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, prevent and report unsafe acts and conditions. Lockout/Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Daily/Weekly reporting for all work completed, materials used, and hours spent.

Education/Experience

• High School, Trade School, Vocational or advanced schooling; formal training and/or general-level maintenance with journeyman and/or master certifications in one or more disciplines. HazMat Trained.
• 7–10 years in Industrial Manufacturing or Skilled Trades, previous work-related experience, may include a combination of on-the-job and informal training.
• Demonstrated proficiency with routine general preventative maintenance and repairs and non-routine high-level emergency repairs. Fully understands the theory, practical knowledge, and skills to safely and successfully function as a master-level mechanic.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Corporation and its operating affiliate, Mountaire Farms Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed — that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package. A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, medical plans with on-site health and wellness centers, dental and vision programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, retirement planning with 401(k), profit sharing, employee discounts on chicken sales, employee discounts with partners (car purchase, phone plans, & shopping), tuition reimbursement, and many exciting career development programs.