ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motor control systems. Ability to troubleshoot 240/480 3 phase motor wiring. Be able to wire up single phase and 3 phase motors.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems throughout the plant and facility.
• Track down electrical shorts and make repair. Ability to use multimeters and megger to analyze problem.
• Diagnoses electrical problems by attaching computer to PLC. Be able to read ladder logic to troubleshoot I/O.
• Installs wiring according to electrical code and hooks up new equipment, lighting, etc.
• Troubleshoots diagnoses, adjusts, calibrates and repairs electronic weight scales.
• Identifies problem areas and develops and installs modifications to improve efficiency.
• Performs minor fabricating which may require some welding.
• Orders parts and maintains documentations on electrical systems.

• Installs wiring to connect components to electric power source.
• Have working knowledge of AC/ DC drives for motors on conveyors, belts, pumps and other equipment.
• Maintains knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety policies, USDA, QA, HACCP and Sanitation rules and regulation, and company policies.

• Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

• All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have gone through an apprenticeship program or technical school and demonstrated the ability to work without close supervision.
• Successful completion of a manufacturer’s school in PLC operation and diagnosis.
• Electrician’s certificate or completion of an approved apprenticeship or technical college program in electricity and electronics and/or two (2) years in plant electrical maintenance and repair.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have gone through an apprenticeship program or technical school
• Successful completion of a manufacturer’s school in PLC operation and diagnosis.
• Electrician’s certificate or completion of an approved apprenticeship or technical college program in electricity and electronics.