Maintenance Electrician

Industrial Electrician – Food Manufacturing (4:00 AM Start)

Location

Vernon, CA

Shift

Early Morning (4:00 AM start required)

Industry

Frozen Food Manufacturing / USDA Facility

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support a high-volume frozen food manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role focused on electrical troubleshooting, controls support, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to production issues during early morning startup and first-shift operations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, industrial electrical systems, refrigeration interfaces, and automated packaging lines in a food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls Support

* Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems including motors, MCCs, control panels, sensors, and power distribution. * Diagnose and respond to PLC-controlled equipment faults, including alarms, interlocks, and I/O issues. * Troubleshoot VFDs and servo systems (fault codes, overloads, wiring, parameter issues). * Support automated equipment including: + Spiral freezers and freezer conveyors + Ovens and kettle systems + Packaging conveyors + Horizontal form-and-seal machines + Metal detectors and inspection equipment

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled PMs on electrical and controls components to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Inspect wiring, sensors, panels, motors, and safety devices.
• Identify recurring electrical issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.

Startup & Production Support

• Provide early-morning startup support for production lines beginning at 4:00 AM.
• Work directly with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns during critical startup windows.

Safety & Compliance

* Follow all **LOTO, PPE, electrical safety,...