Electrician Level 1 (D Shift)

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and continuously improves all packaging and process machinery and systems, including site auxiliary equipment, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Eliminates breakdowns through proactive troubleshooting techniques on all equipment, including pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems.
• Prepares work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all site equipment.
• Supports the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) function where applicable.
• Reads and understands technical bulletins, manuals, instructions, and blueprints.

The Maintenance Electrician will report to and provide a daily summary of work to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and will be assigned work by the maintenance planner as needed. They will also be an active member of the maintenance team, participating in team meetings, fostering cohesiveness, and supporting the team in achieving organizational goals.

Physical Activities

• Sit, stand, and walk regularly.
• Enter and locate information on a computer.
• Visually verify information, often in small print.
• Manually lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures, on feet for the entire shift.
• Work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty areas with a noise level above 90 decibels.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, hair nets, and hard hats, as required in the appropriate environment.

Travel

N/A

Technical Experience

• Preference for 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience/skills.
• Working knowledge of governing Electrical Code and Safety requirements including NFPA 70E is required.

Industry Experience

• Preference for food manufacturing organization.

Minimum Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Some college and/or Tech School graduates.

Competencies

• Enjoys working with others and sees that teamwork produces a more productive environment.
• A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.
• Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Application Information

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fort Smith, AR to Van Buren, AR please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at: Simmons Foods Hiring Center 4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D Fort Smith, AR 72903 In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed #ZR2