Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 10210 North Fir Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79403 From $32 an hour

• Full-time Hampton Farms 36 reviews From $32 an hour
• Full-time The Company Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our products in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer. Job Purpose
• An Electrical Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining electrical systems in industrial manufacturing facility. Their duties include installing or replacing wiring and other electrical components, troubleshooting electrical issues to handle repairs and communicating with outside contractors to establish job details and related costs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Understanding and applying blueprints and technical diagrams
• Using various devices, including ammeters, voltmeters, thermal scanners and cable testers, as well as hand and power tools
• Inspecting and maintaining electrical systems
• Troubleshooting Electrical Motors, and Diagnosing issues with VFDs and Servomotor controllers, PLCs, Sensors, and other devices
• Installing or replacing wiring, lighting, electrical controls, breakers and other electrical devices
• Ability to coordinate tasks with others through personal initiative.
• Versed in lock-out/tag-out procedures and possess a strong safety orientation and record
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed to achieve objectives without supervision.
• Maintaining interior and exterior facility electrical wiring/infrastructure
• Quickly responding to and resolving electrical failures or breakdowns on the production floor
• Adhering to state and local building regulations
• Completing work orders on time
• Documenting the work completed and materials used
• Working with other electricians, general contractors, architects and other team members
• Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the supervisors/managers (Even if the task potentially does not pertain to their position)
• Open to occasional fluctuating/flexing hours based on business and plant needs
• Some travel between Lubbock, TX and Portales, NM will be required occasionally Education and/or Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 4-8 years of hands-on experience as an industrial electrician in manufacturing or maintenance setting
• Advanced electrical skills, including the ability to program and install a wide range of electrical devices, with specific expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC and VFDs
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and manuals
• Be able to operate and work from lifts
• Electricians should be able to see and discern color
• Be able to climb and work from ladders
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds to eye level Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Journeyman Electrician (Required)
• Master Electrician (Preferred) Work Environment
• Combination of an office and manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present. Schedule
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call, overtime, and weekends as needed Competencies
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Strong written and verbal skills. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Teladoc
• 401K Match
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave Core Values "Equip" Environment
• we will promote a work environment that encourages and nourishes creativity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect with our customers, vendors and each other. We are responsible to care for God's creation by treating the natural environment with proper caution and wisdom. Quality
• all our products and services must reflect quality (creativity and care). We must constantly find ways to improve our products and services to meet our customer's needs and exceed their expectations. Understanding
• we understand that the pressures facing our employees and their families are never ending. Everyone has family outside of their "work family", and we encourage them to set proper priorities in their lives. We will seek to find ways to promote a family friendly workplace. Integrity
• honesty and truth are absolutes in the way we conduct business with our customers, vendors, and employees. Ultimately, God is the source of truth and our actions should reflect such integrity. People
• our people are the greatest asset, which is not reflected on our balance sheet. They drive the health of our financial results. We are striving to find people who are passionate about our Company, and find their place in the company where they can grow, flourish, and excel. EOE

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Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Industrial electrician: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Journeyman Electrician (Required) Master Electrician (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person