Industrial Electrician

Job Overview

We are looking for a Industrial Electrician interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Maintenance team at PIM’s Somerset site in New Jersey.

• Primary responsibility is to keep all facilities equipment, production equipment and the building in safe and working order
• To troubleshoot, maintain, repair and/or replace (whole or in part) all equipment, machinery, apparatus, electronic components and electrical systems so that the production of quality goods is uninterrupted or with minimal down time
• Interacts with plant management, shift supervisors, production supervisors, sanitation and warehouse supervisors

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical problems
• Provide preventive, predictive and repair maintenance
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.
• Plan and execute assignments within the guidelines of instruction provided by supervisory personnel
• Install equipment as directed
• Immediately reports electrical or equipment problems to plant and/or mechanical supervisors
• Performs all functions in a safe and cautious manner
• Immediately reports all safety concerns to plant manager and/or mechanical supervisors
• Ensures that maintenance to all electrical equipment is completed and complies with customer specifications, and ensures that food safety and quality are not jeopardized by complying with all GMP and HAACP Guidelines as well as SOPs
• Ensures maintenance of electrical equipment complies with desired processing rates
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Education, Experience, and Training

• High School education or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Electrical training is strongly preferred from a trade or vocational school.
• 4 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial complex is necessary
• Must have prior experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment
• Must be familiar with troubleshooting and programming techniques for plc's, electromechanical sensors and controllers
• Thorough knowledge of automated machinery operations, pump theory, pneumatic principles, hydraulic principles, applications and repair is required
• Must have experience with reading and interpreting electrical schematics and be able to work safely with low and high voltage circuits
• Basic knowledge of typical facility and manufacturing support systems, including steam, hot water, compressed air and refrigeration systems is needed
• A solid electrical background is highly desired
• Must provide your own tools and lockable toolbox that includes wrenches, screwdrivers, basic electrical testers (meter, voltage tester) hammer, flashlight, etc.
• Willing to be trained.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

Walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, pushing and pulling. Must be able to closely examine equipment, machinery and parts. Must have dexterity necessary to work with tools and small parts. Able to lift at least 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be considered and evaluated that assist individuals perform the essential functions of the job. Physically capable to do heavy labor work.

Work Environment