Plant Electrician

Carolina Foods, the maker of Duchess Brand snacks and the creator of one of America’s first Honey Buns, has been delivering quality and innovation for over 80 years. As a leading manufacturer of sweet baked goods, including honey buns, baked pies, fried pies, and gem donuts, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion.

Schedule: Day Shift (6:00am to 6:00pm) or Night Shift (6:00pm to 6:00am)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems on production and packaging equipment, including motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and control panels.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment; read and interpret ladder logic (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell experience preferred).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Install and modify wiring, conduit, circuits, and electrical components per NEC and plant standards.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance per the plant PM schedule; document work in the CMMS.
• Respond promptly to production line breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain plant support systems including lighting, HVAC controls, compressors, ovens, refrigeration controls, and conveyors.
• Follow all food safety (GMP, HACCP, SQF), OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and arc-flash safety requirements.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and communicate parts needs to supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in industrial electricity preferred.
• 3 years of industrial electrician experience, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.
• NC electrical license or journeyman certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of 480V 3-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Experience with low-voltage conduit/raceway installations and structured cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6/6A, and fiber-optic infrastructure a plus.
• Ability to use multimeters, meggers, and other diagnostic instruments.
• NC electrical license or journeyman certification a plus.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, and work at heights or in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a bakery environment with exposure to heat, flour dust, moving machinery, and temperature variation.
• Adherence to GMP requirements, including hairnets, uniforms, and no jewelry in production areas.

Benefits

Competitive pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for advancement.

Carolina Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.