Journeyman Electrician at Agropur

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Text key word “Agropur” to 608-564-5884 and then text 23854 to apply today!  

How Agropur invests in YOU:   

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance  
  • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions 
  • 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave 
• Advancement Opportunities 
• Healthy work/life balance

What’s involved in this role: 

The Journeyman Lead performs the installation and repair of complex electrical systems, conductors and associated materials in related projects. The position frequently oversees less experienced electricians, as well as trains apprentices in the trade. The Journeyman Lead ensures that all work is performed to the highest standards and meet all safety requirements in the performance of the work.

• Rate of pay: $40.74
• Third Shift Schedule (10pm-6am, Sunday – Thursday)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Maintain, inspect, and modify electrical equipment, technologies and processes.
• Lead plant projects and act as point of contact for contractors as delegated by the maintenance manager.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance of electrical circuits. 
• Install new electrical circuits.
• Bend and install electrical conduit following all appropriate local and national codes.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors and equipment controls.   
• Help plant production personnel troubleshoot electrical-related production problems.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Understand and comply with NEC electrical standards and codes.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical drawings and install as specified.
• Provide coverage for maintenance manager when on vacation or otherwise unavailable.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

What You Need to Join Our Team:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Coursework in the Electrical trade required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade required.
• Experience reading and understanding electrical prints and troubleshooting electrical circuits required.
• Experience with three phase motors, transformers, and control circuits required.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• State Master’s Electrician or Journeyman’s Electrician license required.

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. 
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems, and comprehend most complex concepts. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Where you’ll be working:  

• Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 95 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon’s Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon’s is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits. 
• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com  

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR as Maintenance Electrician in Little Chute, WI!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.