To ensure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles and plant facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Installs, repairs, modifies, and performs preventative maintenance on all electrical units, controls, components, and related wiring.
Lytton Plant
Job Description
Department : Maintenance
Job Title : Electrical Technician
Reports To : Maintenance Manager
Purpose : To ensure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles and plant facilities as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Job Duties
Electrical Maintenance Duties 75%
Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager and Plant Management such as but not limited to:
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures
Test circuitry and components using special testing equipment such as multi-meters and mega ohm meters
Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and infrastructure.
Diagnose machine and/or equipment malfunctions, operating malfunctions, and operating difficulties and makes repairs and adjustments in order to minimize downtime.
PLC and motor variable frequency drive knowledge preferred.
Install, repair and troubleshoot various low voltage systems including door control, camera, cat5/6 media and associated communication devices.
Perform installation and repairs of electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in building.
Ensures all electrical installations and repairs comply with state codes and regulations
Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations
Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections
Process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations
Comply with the company's safety programs, policy and expectations
Work safely and communicate safety risks or concerns right away
Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.
Operate lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
Comply with the company's safety programs, policy and expectations
Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing continuous improvements of food safety programs.
Work safety and communicate safety risks or concerns right away.
Install rigid conduit and cable systems as needed.
General Maintenance Duties 25%
Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems
Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required
Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management
Construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures
Assist in maintaining the safe conditions of facility and grounds may include snow and ice removal from entrances, emergency exits and walkways.
Job Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery)
Electrical knowledge ranging from 24 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase).
Ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, power tools, grindersn and tape measure.
Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license.
Ability to utilize basic math skills, including a variety of calculations.
Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
Ability to read and record data from various gauges.
Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving.
Ability to understand wire diagrams, blueprints and diagrams.
Ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Ability to operate all plant and office equipment necessary to accomplish job duties such as computers, office telephones including voice mail features, fax machines.
Ability to work daily shift, occasional weekends, extended hours, and rotate on call hours as needed.
General and specific knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical/automation, pneumatic, steam and mechanical systems
Equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.
Ability to recognize food safety violations or product quality issues and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve, notify Plant Manager and/or the Quality Control Supervisor.
Ability to assist other work-related areas as requested.
Ability to work off at heights off of portable ladders, scaffolding and aerial equipment.
State of Iowa Journeymen or Master license preferred but not required.
Basic Physical Requirements
Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
Frequency Key
Occasional: 1-33% of workday or 1-12 reps/hour
Frequent: 34-66% of workday or 13-62 reps/hour
Constant: +67% of workday or +63 reps/hour
Physical Demand Level: Heavy
Job Analysis:
Physical Demand Wt./Force Height Distance Frequency
Lifting, Waist to Floor 0-15 lbs. 0-43 in. NA Frequently
Lifting, Waist to Floor 16-75 lbs. 0-43 in. NA Occasionally
Lifting, Above Shoulder 0-15 lbs. 43-85 in. NA Frequently
Lifting, Above Shoulder 16-50 lbs. 43-85 in. NA Occasionally
Carrying, Bilateral 0-15 lbs. Self-selected Up to 200 ft. Frequently
Carrying, Bilateral 16-50 lbs. Self-selected Up to 200 ft. Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling, Horizontal 1-75 lbs. of force Various Up to 200 ft. Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling, Vertical 1-75 lbs. of force Various Up to 24 in. Occasionally
Grasping Up to 55 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally
Pinching (2-point/3-point/lateral) Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally
Reaching, Forward/Lateral NA 0-60 in. Up to 24 in. Frequently
Reaching, Above Shoulder NA 61-85 in. Up to 24 in. Occasionally
Sitting NA NA NA Occasionally
Standing NA NA NA Frequently
Walking NA NA Up to 200 ft. Frequently
Stair Climbing NA 12 ft. NA Frequently
Ladder Climbing NA 8-12 ft. NA Occasionally
Crawling NA NA Up to 15 ft. Occasionally
Squatting NA NA NA Occasionally
Kneeling NA NA NA Occasionally
Bending NA NA NA Frequently
Stooping NA NA NA Occasionally
Twisting NA NA NA Occasionally
Physical Demand Summary: Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 15 lbs.; Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 75 lbs.; Maximum frequent above shoulder lift of 15 lbs.; Maximum occasional above shoulder lift of 50 lbs.; Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 15 lbs..; Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 80 lbs.: Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 75 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull force of 75 lbs. of force; Occasional grasping of 55 lbs. of force; Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force; Frequent forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional sitting; Frequent standing; Frequent walking; Frequent stair climbing; Occasional ladder climbing; Occasional crawling; Occasional squatting; Occasional kneeling; Frequent bending; Occasional stooping; Occasional twisting.
Basic Mental Requirements
Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and understand mechanical and equipment operations as required by job duties. The employee will need basic calculation skills, good reading, speaking and writing skills, and have the ability to analyze and comprehend complex information. In addition, this employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, determine work assignments and work methods.
Working Conditions and Exposures
The working conditions for this job vary; portion of the job duties occur in an indoor manufacturing environment, as well as outside work with varying seasonal temperatures. The working conditions include but are not limited to exposure to many chemicals used during the production process, caustics, cleaning components, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, high noise levels, tile and concrete floors, moving machinery and equipment, extended work hours, high exposure to dust, fumes, climbing on heights, moving through the facility and grounds to different areas, wet floors, and fumes.
Exposure to chemicals, caustics, cleaning components
Changing temperatures - cool conditions to extreme heat
High noise levels
High moisture area
Tile and concrete floors
Machinery and equipment
Extended work hours
Training
Safety: Other:
Safety and Right to Know On-The-Job-Training
Personal Protective Equipment Employee Handbook
Hazardous Chemicals
Lock Out-Tag Out
Job Qualifications
Age:
18+ (to operate equipment)
Education:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. certification or equivalent working experience required.
Experience:
2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required.
Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required.
2+ years of experience in residential/industrial electrical
Valid driver's license required.
"Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job."
LGI's foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries.
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