Electrician - 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of complex tasks involving electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication of repair parts.
• Keeps equipment and process operating optimally by troubleshooting and repairing various pieces of equipment.
• Supports and trains other IMTs, Machine Operators, and Production Associates in preventive maintenance tasks.
• Suggests changes to increase equipment uptime while ensuring optimal performance.
• Acts in a manner consistent with Butterball’s core values.
• Works independently and efficiently, utilizing time effectively.
• Adheres to company policies, including safety and food safety regulations.
• Accurately tracks work assignments, accounts for parts, and completes required paperwork.
• Acts as a backfill in operating production equipment as needed.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience working in at least one maintenance discipline
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Maintenance or similar area strongly preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Follow diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions, and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Communicate with all levels in the organization
• Work independently to make decisions with minimal supervision
• Read and understand written instructions
• Communicate effectively
• Perform basic mathematical calculations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Weld equipment and parts using mig, tig, and stick methods
• Perform mill/lathe work as needed
• Perform plumbing work as needed
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, have hands/finger dexterity, reach with hands/arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, speak, and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities
• May work in non-refrigerated and refrigerated areas with temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment
• Must wear required PPE, including steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hardhat, safety vest, gloves, and hearing protection
• The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection
• May work with raw and/or cooked meat