Industrial Electrician - Day Shift - Michael Foods Inc.

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry.

The Industrial Electrician will safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot issues with and work to improve the electrical subsystems within the production facility.

May be eligibile for a sign on bonus.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, responding appropriately to changing priorities.
• Respectfully interact with a diverse group of people.
• Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with management, vendors, peers and production personnel.

Technical

• Use the appropriate tools (e.g. multimeter, software) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues in the facility.
• Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and touchscreens.
• Use basic network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders.
• Train others on technical content (especially as it relates to electrical subsystems).
• Continually seek out opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist and consult with management/engineering on projects as needed.
• Assist mechanics when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment (food processing plant preferred).  Experience in mechanical systems, welding and pneumatics helpful.