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Journeyman Electrician - 1st shift (Government)



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The Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for the efficiency & safety of all plant electrical circuits, electronic, instruments, gauges or controls and equipment used in the processing of the products. This is a first shift position that will require periodic overtime. The starting wage for this role is $46.13 per hour.

This position also offers a $3,000 sign on bonus.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in compliance with plant codes, policies and procedures
  • Repairing and maintaining plant machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer specifications
  • Responding to all maintenance issues, both mechanical and electrical, throughout the plant
  • Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
  • Effectively communicating work performed and equipment statuses both written and verbally
  • Work any shift, on-call, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
  • Wear the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE) i.e.: hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs
  • Trouble shoot and repair production equipment, this would include working with PLC's, HMI's, VFD's to diagnose and resolve issues on electro/pneumatic/mechanical devices.
  • Upload, edit, download and backup PLC programs, Servo Control parameters, HMIs, Thermal Control Parameters, robot code, etc. as required
  • Independently troubleshoot/diagnose and repair issues on equipment circuits
  • Support machine controls safety inspections and electrical code compliance reviews as required
  • Maintain Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, HMIs, SCADAs, and apply knowledge of instrumentation and controls hardware and software to ensure process control
  • Complete code development or revisions for controller, HMI, and SCADA as applicable
  • Assist with the creation and revision of I/O lists and Control System Narrative
  • Implement planned equipment upgrades under the direction of Engineering
  • Complies with all applicable standards such as USDA, FDA, relevant CFRs, GFSI, and other applicable customer requirements
  • Adheres to HACCP, Allergen Control Program, GMPs, product specifications, and other QA plans and required process control procedures to insure processes, work in progress, raw materials and finished goods meet the specified quality and standards.
  • All other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Journeyman Electrician certification – State of Wisconsin (required)
  • PLC experience (required)
  • Must be qualified to work on high voltage power circuits
  • Ability to interact with co-workers and establish a good working relationship with peers and supervision.
  • Must be qualified to work on high voltage power circuits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
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