Electrician
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · Fort Madison, IA · 1 wk ago
Management$33.85–$45.9/hrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Perform detailed mechanical and/or instrumentation/electrical troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance duties on plant process, utility, and packaging equipment.
- Perform multi-discipline maintenance and/or electrical work.
- Maintain equipment documentation for all equipment and revise per modifications.
- Program, repair and maintain programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within a industrial high speed packaging plant.
- Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, facility equipment troubleshooting/repair and assist with packaging equipment set-up.
- Maintain preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and installation of new equipment.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations including lock out/tag out procedures.
- Knowledgeable in overall plant systems.
- Install and servicing of a variety of systems including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems.
- Install and service measuring and indicating instruments to monitor process control variables associated with PLC’s, and monitor the operation of PLC equipment.
- Install and terminate electrical, pneumatic and fluid connections and work on network and signal transmission systems such as fiber optic and wireless.
- Work on a variety of systems including primary control elements, transmitters, analyzers, sensors, detectors, signal conditioners, recorders, controllers, and final control elements (actuators, valve positioners, etc.).
- Aid engineering in plant design, modification and hazard analysis, and work with plant operators to optimize plant controls.
What You’ll Need
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- PLC technician / Electrical educational courses
- 5 to 7 years in electrical maintenance field preferably in a manufacturing setting
- In depth mechanical/electrical aptitude, schematic reading/interpretation
- Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and company policies
- Work in a team environment and promote teamwork
- Ability to install/repair electrical systems and components
- Ability to be objective and flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, work assignments, and other interactions that may impact pre-established courses of action for completing projects and assignments
- Ability to consult technical documentation, drawings, schematics and manuals
What We Do For You
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
- Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
- 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
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