at Basic American Foods in Rexburg, Idaho, United States Job Description

JOB TITLE

: Maintenance Electrician

DEPARTMENT

: Maintenance

REPORTS TO

Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS

: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISORY ROLE

(Y/N):

N TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

:

None Pay:

Up to $34.17 DOE + $2 Differential for Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY

+ Accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.

+ The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little to no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

+ Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and controls within the food processing plant.

+ Maintain and service motors, drives, conveyors, Cookers, Coolers, dryers, packaging machinery, and automated systems.

+ Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout ( LOTO ), and food safety standards.

+ Work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

+ Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.

+ Maintain detailed maintenance and repair logs in

ERP / CMMS

(Computer Maintenance Management System).

QUALIFICATIONS

+ Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, control panels, sensors, and instrumentation.

+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

+ Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive attitude toward electrical maintenance.

+ Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must own all basic tools to be used on the job. (Specialty tools will be provided).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

+ Preferred 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

+ Physically able to lift 50 LBS , climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or elevated areas as needed.

+ Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays, as production demands require.

FOOD AND WORKPLACE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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