LaPorte - Electrician

ABOUT LEWIS BAKERIES

Lewis Bakeries is a family owned and operated company that was started by three brothers in 1925 in Anna, Illinois. Lewis primarily bakes loaf bread, buns and rolls under branded products such as Bunny Bread, Lewis Bake Shop, Healthy Life, as well as other brands. Bakery facilities are located in LaPorte, Ft. Wayne, Vincennes, and Evansville, Indiana, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our heritage has been one of quality and reliability since 1925. Every day the Lewis family and their caring associates rise to the challenge of baking the very best bakery products with a forward-thinking passion for growth and innovation.

WHAT MAKES US GREAT

• Experienced, stable company - Family owned, founded in 1925
• HIGHLY competitive Health & Dental insurance benefits -- lost cost premiums and great coverage
• Company paid life & disability insurance
• Vision Insurance & Pension Fund through Local 372A BCTGM
• Paid time off after eligibility periods
• Employee discounted products
• WEEKLY pay
• Perfect Attendance & Boot Allowance Incentives
• Shift premiums

OVERVIEW

Lewis Bakeries, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Electrician for the LaPorte, IN bakery. This position reports to the maintenance management team. The Maintenance Electrician maintains, repairs, and installs production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, welding and brazing, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders and blueprints to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters/ control systems and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations and defective material, log and report unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Secondary education (college, trade school, certifications)
• 2-3 years of industrial maintenance and electrical experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting
• Must have strong, proven experience with Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical, Conveyors, Refrigeration, Boilers, Electronics, Blueprints, Troubleshooting, and Repairing Equipment
• In-depth knowledge in preventative maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of 3 phase electrical control circuits and variable speed drives
• Must be certified as an electrician or have equivalent college/ trade school certification
• Must have PLC experience
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations and maintain a high state of safety awareness
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to contribute to team effort
• Personal tools required
• Physical Requirements: Ability of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, bending, twisting, talking, seeing, and hearing. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, use of hands to hold or operate objects, tools or controls. Able to climb ladders/stairs and twist body if necessary. Able to lift, push, or pull up to 20 - 100 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak as well as perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a timely manner
• Work Schedule: Able to work 4 days a week and 12-hour shifts. Able to work overtime if occasional. Off days during the week and weekends are rotated within the maintenance department
• Shift: Shift is primarily 3rd shift. Special projects may require 1^st shift hours occasionally

Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran status.

All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug test and reference check for further consideration.

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