Electrician

Company: Michael Foods Inc.
Location: Plainview
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

Business Unit Description: Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. -We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others are slow to make change happen, we continuously drive both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Grape Nuts, Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Bob Evans Farms and more. -And our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other brands, restaurants, stores, and products you love. - -Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 60 locations in seven countries, and we have 10,000+ employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 20+ acquisitions and reached $6.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2021. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries. Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands-together, we make a difference. Location Description: Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. - We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds. - Responsibilities: POSITION SUMMARY: - Electricians are responsible for all electrical systems in processing and production areas as well as maintaining and troubleshooting programmable logic controls and general wiring. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. -DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and troubleshoots programmable logic controls and general wiring.
• Must be able to read wiring schematics.
• 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.
• Reports to management if any conditions or practices may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP's, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Able to work overtime and holidays when needed.
• Insures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 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.
  • 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.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion.
    • Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.

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