Electrician

Open Gates Group, based near Kalona, IA, is a family of companies dedicated to the growth and manufacturing of local dairy products. What began as a single creamery has grown into 11 businesses that source, produce, and deliver high-quality Midwestern products to over 3,500 stores nationwide. Our organic milk is uniquely special because it comes from grass-fed cows on small family farms, pasteurized at the lowest legal temperature, non-homogenized, and verified regenerative through Land to Market- which means that our cows are grazed in a way that enhances the environment, rather than harming it. We’re seeking a licensed Electrician to support the electrical projects at our food manufacturing facilities.

Position Summary

The Electrician is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and electronic equipment in our food manufacturing facilities. This position works collaboratively with all areas of the company and serves as a lead on electrical-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead electrical construction and maintenance projects per approved engineering plans, timelines, and safety standards.
• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair power distribution and control systems for production equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, manufacturer specifications, and technical manuals to ensure accurate installations and repairs.
• Design and lay out new electrical installations; calculate proper wire sizes, load capacities, conduit requirements, and ensure full compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in industrial electrical systems, including motors, PLCs, VFDs, switches, sensors, and relay logic.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems to minimize unplanned downtime an...