Maintenance Electrician - job 1 of 2

As a Maintenance Electrician at Shearer’s Foods, Inc., your core responsibilities will include diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment, testing and inspecting electrical circuits, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. You'll utilize various tools like ammeters and voltmeters to isolate defects in wiring and devices while ensuring all repairs adhere to both state and federal codes.

To qualify for the Maintenance Electrician position at Shearer’s Foods, Inc., candidates should have 3 to 5 years of manufacturing maintenance electrical experience, proficiency in PLC systems, and the ability to read electrical prints and schematics. Familiarity with essential tools and techniques for electrical repairs and troubleshooting is also required.

Essential skills for a Maintenance Electrician at Shearer’s Foods, Inc. include strong troubleshooting ability, knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory, familiarity with electronic components, and hands-on experience with repair and installation of electrical devices. Additionally, skills in communication and safety practices are critical to performing effectively in this role.

The Maintenance Electrician position at Shearer’s Foods, Inc. operates night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This schedule allows the team to maintain the electrical systems of our manufacturing facility during off-peak hours, ensuring consistent, uninterrupted operations.

Maintenance Electricians at Shearer’s Foods, Inc. enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and access to various voluntary insurance options. Paid time off also becomes available after 90 days of employment.

When answering this question, provide specific examples where you have worked with PLCs, detailing the types of systems you’ve encountered and how you used them to troubleshoot or enhance processes. Highlight your problem-solving skills and knowledge of PLC programming if applicable.

In your response, outline your familiarity with safety regulations and protocols, describing how you follow lockout/tagout procedures and conduct risk assessments before starting repairs. Mention any specific safety training you've completed to enhance your practices.

Discuss the tools you are proficient with, such as VOM meters, ammeters, or megger testing equipment. Provide examples of how you’ve effectively used these tools to diagnose and rectify electrical problems in previous positions.

Explain your approach to prioritization, perhaps talking about assessing the urgency and potential impact of each issue on operations. Share any methods you’ve developed to manage workload effectively, ensuring that critical repairs are handled first.

Present a detailed account of a specific challenge you faced, the steps you took to diagnose the issue, and how you arrived at a solution. Highlight the tools and techniques used, as well as any teamwork involved in resolving the problem.

Detail your commitment to continuous learning—whether through courses, certifications, or industry publications. Share how you stay updated with emerging technologies and standards that pertain to electrical maintenance.

Discuss the simplification of technical jargon into relatable terms, using analogies or visual aids if helpful. This showcases your communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds.

Articulate your hands-on experience with electric motors, including your familiarity with different types, common issues encountered, and how you have successfully completed repair or replacement tasks in the past.

Describe your method for keeping accurate logs of your maintenance work. This could include software or logs you use, the details you document, and why this practice is important for both compliance and operational efficiency.

Detail how you would create an inclusive training atmosphere, using clear examples of how you relay critical safety information to team members. Mention any previous experience you might have had in training or mentoring others in your field.