Industrial Electrician/ Maintenance Journeyman

Role description

The Electromechanic Journeyman is responsible for all mechanical and electrical maintenance of process equipment and general facility equipment.

Compensation and Schedule

The starting pay rate for this role is $40.56 per hour. Any future increases are dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Rotating 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts

Responsibilities

Perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance on production-related equipment

Ensure proper and safe operation of all production machine systems

Communicate and work with Plant Engineering Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, Production Supervisors, Scheduler, and production staff

Troubleshoot, maintain and install mechanical, electrical, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to provide maximum percentage of uptime possible

Troubleshoot and fix manufacturing equipment such as wrappers, mixers and motors at the plant

Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels

Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and install grounding leads

Monitor and ensure that the equipment is in excellent condition for operation

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies/programs within department responsibilities

Minimum skills / qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Five (5) years of experience in a production manufacturing environment

Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude and good problem-solving skills

Knowledge of basic safety procedures

Ability to follow and retain directions as well as manage multiple tasks

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to reach a common goal

Ability to read blueprints and perform job layouts for electrical circuitry and devices

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