Night Shift Electrician - Plant Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Schwan's Company; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Paid time off first year (up to 2 wks)

7 holidays + 2 personal days

Health plans (3)

Dental plans (2)

Vision plans (2)

401k with company match 4%

Disability plans (short & long-term)

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Schwan's Company is hiring for a full-time electrical technician in a food manufacturing setting. The role focuses on routine electrical repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance to keep plant equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will work on electrical systems with various voltages (110V-480V) and use schematics and testing tools to verify motor windings, line voltages, and wiring. Training and safety standards are emphasized; lifting up to 90 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• 0–2 years related experience.
• Arc Flash trained.
• Understand 110V, 220V, 440V and 480V systems.
• Read electrical schematics and diagnose problems on equipment.
• Lift up to 90 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical repairs and installations on plant equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing issues; apply corrective actions.
• Support major electrical repairs and construction projects for plant buildings and machinery.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical cords, motors, and components; replace starters, relays, switches, fuses, disconnects, wiring.
• Use testing instruments and interpret schematics to troubleshoot motor windings and voltages in accordance with USDA and company policies.

Skills

Electrical skills

Arc Flash trained

Read schematics

Programmable controllers

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Machining equipment

Job description

Schwan's Company is hiring for a full-time electrical technician in a food manufacturing setting. The role focuses on routine electrical repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance to keep plant equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will work on electrical systems with various voltages (110V-480V) and use schematics and testing tools to verify motor windings, line voltages, and wiring. Training and safety standards are emphasized; lifting up to 90 lbs is required.