Plant Electrician

Riceland Foods, Inc.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riceland Foods, Inc. in Jonesboro, AR seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and install electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and PLC-based systems in the plant. You will troubleshoot, replace components, and support production lines to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include installing conduit and wiring, switchgear and MCCs, and field devices, while upholding safety practices and completing required training to stay compliant with plant standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Experience installing and maintaining electrical and PLC equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong commitment to plant safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and PLC-based systems in the plant.
• Install conduit and wiring, switchgear and motor control centers, PLC equipment, scales, and field electrical devices.
• Observe safety, report unauthorized persons, and attend required trainings.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC equipment

Safety awareness

Conduit wiring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Maintain and/or install electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and electronically controlled systems in the plant.

Job Duties

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Responsible for plant safety by observing persons entering your work area, asking if you can assist them, and reporting unauthorized persons to your supervisor.
• Attend training as required or approved by supervisor.
• Install and Maintain conduit and wiring, switchgear and motor control centers, PLC equipment, scales, electronic process equipment, field electrical devices (switches, lighting, level, and pressure controls, etc.)

Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training.