Plant Maintenance Electrician

Position Summary

This role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial electrical systems, automation, and mechanical maintenance.

Key Performance Areas (Essential Functions Of The Position)

• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Install, wire, and commission new equipment and system upgrades.
• Diagnoses and repair electrical systems including motors, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and control panels.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic components of machines and equipment.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical systems such as conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and bale processing equipment.
• Interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Supports and troubleshoots automated and robotic equipment, including Fuji robotic systems.
• Assists with basic robotic diagnostics, calibration, and routine maintenance.
• Utilizes CMMS to track work orders, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborates with operations and production teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Maintains compliance with OSHA and company safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Key Success Factors for Position

• Safety awareness & compliance
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Communicates clearly (both written and verbal), to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Continuous learning & adaptability in a fast-paced production environment

Experiences / Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (multi-craft preferred)
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (480V, 3-phase systems)
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred) and VFDs
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with Fuji robotic systems or similar industrial robots is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics
• Experience using CMMS systems is a plus
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred but not required
• Journeyman Electrician License (recommended but not required)

Professional Conduct

Each employee of Standlee Premium Western Forage has a responsibility to know, to understand and to abide by Workplace Professional Standards of Conduct. Professional Conduct includes Customer Service, Courtesy, Ethics, Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Accountability, confidentiality, and Professionalism.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel to local Standlee locations (by vehicle).