Electrician

About This Role

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for reading and understanding electrical schematics, troubleshooting electrical equipment, and performing basic electrical layouts and installations for a leading frozen potato company.

Responsibilities

• Pass a basic electrical aptitude test
• Read and understand electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot basic electrical equipment and components
• Perform basic electrical layouts and installations
• Use reference materials to determine wire sizes, fuses, overloads, and conduit sizing
• Understand electrical components and terminology
• Demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials
• Read and interpret blueprint, Electrical diagrams, and written instructions
• Perform accurate measurements, and arithmetic calculations
• Understand and perform lock out/tag out procedures

Requirements

• At least 1 year of electrical training from an accredited vocational school OR equivalent military training in electrical/electronic OR 2 years of hands-on electrical experience
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Ability to read and use electrical schematics for troubleshooting and maintenance
• Skilled in troubleshooting all plant electrical equipment and performing timely repairs
• Understanding of plant electrical feed and distribution systems (substation, transformers, MCC components, lockouts, motors)
• Understanding system layouts, installations, and basic electrical construction (wire sizing, conduit runs, terminations)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and direct junior technicians when needed
• Strong collaboration with mechanics for troubleshooting and system analysis
• Professional workmanship and commitment to safety
• Basic knowledge of PLC systems and ladder logic
• Troubleshooting low-voltage systems and instrumentation
• Familiarity with AC/DC power systems
• Ability to install wiring and conduit for new equipment and controls
• A valid driver’s license is required upon hire and as a condition of continued employment
• Knowledge of methods and materials common to journeyman electrical trades
• Understanding of Electrical trade’s best practices and standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED and 1-2 years or vocational electrical training preferred
• At least 1 year of electrical training from an accredited vocational school OR equivalent military training in electrical/electronic OR 2 years of hands-on electrical experience.

Nice to Have

• High School Diploma and/or GED and 1-2 years or vocational electrical training preferred
• Basic knowledge of PLC systems and ladder logic programming
• Good troubleshooting skills of lower voltage systems and instrumentation
• Ability to test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunctions with other maintenance workers
• Basic knowledge of both AC and DC power systems and devices
• Can install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as conveyors, programmable controls, and work with high and low voltages

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits