Plant Maintenance Electrician

Company: Lakeside Foods
Location: Appleton
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. And there's a seat at the table for you.GENERAL SUMMARY:Plan the layout, installation, and repair wiring of electrical fixtures, motors, apparatus, and control equipment. Plan new and modified installations consistent with specifications of electrical codes. Also performs general maintenance and processing duties as needed.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs programmable controller diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of equipment and machinery. Is able to change program set points. Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical wiring, circuitry, control panels, fixtures, motors, and equipment in accordance with national Electrical Code specifications. Performs systematic electrical and electronic trouble-shooting through the use of schematics, diagrams, and blueprints. Able to write preliminary drafts of electrical schematics, diagrams, and/or blueprints of electrical systems in preparation for final drafting by a CAD operator or engineer. Train production seasonal and/or full time employees in the proper, safe, and efficient operation of the machinery to which they are assigned. Responsible for supervising and monitoring seasonal labor to ensure job tasks are being completed in a safe manner. Must correct unsafe acts immediately. Handle minor personnel problems. Refer major problems to managers. Responsible for the major repair, maintenance, & installation of all machinery in the assigned area. Orders parts & supplies, and assists in the assessment of new machinery & equipment as needed. Estimate labor hours & materials for specific job, while being cost conscious of all aspects. Participates in special project teams as needed. In the off-season, needs to be involved in any number of maintenance activities including machine repair/overhaul, installation of new processing equipment, building walkways and work platforms, guarding, cleaning, painting, applying floor epoxy, etc. Read, Sign, and Adhere to the "Commitment to Safety at Lakeside Foods" policy. Must possess a complete set of tools for industrial maintenance. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Maintain work area in a clean and secure manner. Must adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Knowledge: A two year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.TEAMWORK AT LAKESIDE (TAL): Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by " Living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.IND3Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.M/F/D/V

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