Electrical Maintenance tech

Company: Michael Foods
Location: Beemer
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Business Unit Overview

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.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Wakefield, Nebraska is known as the Baseball Capital of Nebraska. Milton G. Waldbaum and Dan Gardner founded our egg-processing business in 1950 here in Wakefield.
Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains and troubleshoots programmable logic controls and general wiring
Must be able to read wiring schematics
Must be available to work weekends
Responsible for the High Voltage System
Has knowledge of industrial wiring
Must have a good mechanical aptitude
Responsible for all electrical system production and processing
Will work around power transmissions
Knows and understands the function and construction of a machine's foundation
Knows and understands the 3 types of coupling bushings; can install and remove one style
Able to list different types of v-belts, along with preventive maintenance steps for the v-belt drive systems
Describes and identifies the operation of a variable speed v-belt drive around the plant
Must be able to list the five basic components of a hydraulic system
Must be able to locate a hydraulic DCV on the plant floor and list its characteristics
Describes the hydraulic flow and the units that it is measured in
Describes the three types of positive displacement of hydraulic pumps
Must be able to draw a basic hydraulic schematic of a plant floor hydraulic circuit
Must be able to list the two categories of liquid pumps (not hydraulic)
Must be able to list the three methods of the pump motor/shaft connections
Describes two units of pump flow rate measurement
Describes the characteristics of a system head curve
Must be able to locate a pneumatic valve on the plant floor and list its characteristics
Adheres to safe work practices, following GMP's, maintaining sanitary conditions and ensuring that product quality is maintained
Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Able to perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion
Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments
Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Journeyman's license
1-2 years of electrical experience is preferred
Must be able to terminate control wiring
Must be able to trouble shoot low/high voltage control systems
Able to work in a safe manner
Capable of ascending and descending ladders and stairs
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others to complete work assignments
Open to change
Positive interpersonal relationships
Able to work independently and with others in a team environment
Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction
Displays responsible behavior at work

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