Maintenance Electrician-2nd shift 4:30PM -3:00AM

About the role

Richelieu Foods is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, clubs and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on electrical systems and controls. All work is performed in alignment with safety, GMP, and food safety standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, hands-on, and able to work collaboratively in a high-speed manufacturing setting where urgency, accountability, and teamwork are essential to maintaining production uptime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical issues on production equipment
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including wiring, motors, starters, and control systems
• Perform preventive maintenance based on schedules and production needs
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment to repair or replace defective components
• Adjust machinery and control systems to optimize performance
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize production downtime
• Install, move, and relocate machinery and equipment based on layouts and drawings
• Create and complete work orders, accurately documenting repairs and labor hours in CMMS
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to support line efficiency and minimize downtime
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe work practices
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability and performance
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of electrical maintenance experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an industrial maintenance setting OR completion of a certified journeyman program (8,000 hours) in an industrial manufacturing skilled craft or combination of training and experience
• Familiarity with VFDs and basic programming or diagnostics

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Industrial Electricity, Automation or related field
• Experience working in food manufacturing environments
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience in industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience working with 3-phase motors, starters, and overloads
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and supporting packaging or high-speed production lines
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Experience with Redzone
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems (bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, etc.)

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of sensors (pressure, flow, temperature) and control systems
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• 100% onsite attendance required to perform the essential functions of the role
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Physical Demands

• Required to stand and talk or hear
• Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

Pay and Benefits

• Expected hourly rate: $37.00 - $42.00
• Shift differential pay: $1.50
• Overtime compensation eligible
• Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401k with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance