Plant Maintenance Electrician

Standlee-Anderson; Eden (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standlee Premium Western Forage is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong electrical troubleshooting skills on 480V, three-phase systems, familiarity with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and VFDs, and comfort with Fuji robotics. CMMS experience and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; technical or trade schooling preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills on 480V, 3-phase systems.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and VFDs; support Fuji robotics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and control panels.
• Work with Fuji robotic systems and assist with robotic diagnostics and calibration.
• Utilize CMMS to track work orders, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Maintain OSHA and Lockout/Tagout safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)

VFDs

CMMS usage

Fuji robotics familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school preferred

Journeyman Electrician License (recommended)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Fuji robotic systems

CMMS

Job description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial electrical systems, automation, and mechanical maintenance.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be required by his/her supervisor.

Key Performance Areas (Essential Functions Of The Position)

• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Install, wire, and commission new equipment and system upgrades
• Diagnoses and repair electrical systems including motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and control panels
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic components of machines and equipment.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems such as conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and bale processing equipment
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Support and troubleshoot automated and robotic equipment, including Fuji robotic systems
• Assist with basic robotic diagnostics, calibration, and routine maintenance
• Utilize CMMS to track work orders, repairs, and maintenance activities
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

Key Success Factors for Position

• Safety awareness & compliance
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Communicates clearly (both written and verbal), to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Continuous learning & adaptability in a fast-paced production environment

Experiences / Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (multi-craft preferred)
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480V, 3-phase systems)
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred) and VFDs
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with Fuji robotic systems or similar industrial robots is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics
• Experience using CMMS systems is a plus
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred but not required
• Journeyman Electrician License (recommended but not required)

Working Conditions

General Manufacturing Environment

Work is regularly performed inside the plant and occasionally in the surrounding grounds and facilities. Because of this, employees are frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain and snow. Lighting varies based on the season, weather and conditions in the plant. Employees regularly work near moving mechanical parts, material handling equipment and are exposed to ergonomic hazards, noise and dust.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write and communicate in fluent English. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms along with frequent lifting, pushing/pulling of items 30-50 pounds, and operating machinery or equipment. There is occasional climbing, kneeling, and working in confined spaces.

Professional Conduct

Each employee of Standlee Premium Western Forage has a responsibility to know, to understand and to abide by Workplace Professional Standards of Conduct. Professional Conduct includes Customer Service, Courtesy, Ethics, Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Accountability, confidentiality, and Professionalism.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel to local Standlee locations (by vehicle)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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