Night Shift Electrical Technician

CS Beef Packers; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Beef Packers in Kuna, Idaho seeks an experienced Electrical Technician responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of all plant electrical systems, ranging from 120V controls to 480V 3-phase.

You will diagnose complex electrical problems, install conduit, sensors, and equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure compliance with food safety and GMP standards while documenting activities and training others.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions and manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, ladder logic and blueprints.
• Competent understanding and use of various electrical meters and testers.
• Basic computer literacy. Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must communicate and work well with team members. Must speak clearly, listen well and cooperate.
• Attention to detail. Work must be neat, accurate and complete.
• Analytical problem solving.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Tenacity-must stick with the problem until it's solved.
• Take initiative. See a problem or a need and engage.
• Understand and perform safe electrical work practices.
• Competent use of ordinary hand tools, electrical tools, conduit benders and threaders.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, recording and diagnosing a wide range of complicated electrical circuit problems using electrical meters and testers.
• New industrial conduit, wire, sensor and equipment installations.
• Repair and replacement of faulty electrical systems, sensors and equipment.
• Preventative/Predictive Maintenance work orders.
• Following company standards for food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Keeping track of parts and equipment using inventory management system.
• Logging daily activities and communicating with other team members about problems and solutions.
• Continual learning, from directed education and self-taught studies.
• Assist in the training of other electricians.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Meters & testers

Conduit installation

PLC basics

Team communication

Safety practices

Blueprints

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Conduit benders

Threaders

Industrial wiring tools

Job description

This position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and efficient operation of all electrical systems throughout the plant. Electrical systems range from low voltage instrumentation signals to 480vac 3phase.

Job Duties Include

• Troubleshooting, recording and diagnosing a wide range of complicated electrical circuit problems using electrical meters and testers.


• New industrial conduit, wire, sensor and equipment installations.


• Repair and replacement of faulty electrical systems, sensors and equipment.


• Preventative/Predictive Maintenance work orders.


• Following company standards for food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices.


• Keeping track of parts and equipment using inventory management system.


• Logging daily activities and communicating with other team members about problems and solutions.


• Continual learning, from directed education and self-taught studies.


• Assist in the training of other electricians.

Necessary Skills

• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions and manuals.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, ladder logic and blueprints.


• Competent understanding and use of various electrical meters and testers.


• Basic computer literacy. Having basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.


• Must communicate and work well with team members. Must speak clearly, listen well and cooperate.


• Attention to detail. Work must be neat, accurate and complete.


• Analytical problem solving.


• Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide)


• Tenacity-must stick with the problem until it's solved.


• Take initiative. See a problem or a need and engage.


• Understand and perform safe electrical work practices.


• Competent use of ordinary hand tools, electrical tools, conduit benders and threaders.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, Instrumentation, industrial motor control and sensors.


• Knowledge of national and local electrical codes.


• Rigid conduit bending, threading installation.


• Current State of Idaho Journeyman card.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED


• At least 1 year of industrial electrical experience preferred.


• Applicants will be tested on electrical knowledge, skill and troubleshooting.

Must be willing to work overtime and weekends