The Electrical Technician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, automated machinery, and control devices in the prepared foods plant. They are responsible for troubleshooting equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and ensuring systems run efficiently to maximize production and maintain strict food safety and animal welfare standards.
- Perform work repairing electrical and electronic equipment in a manufacturing plant.
- Install, inspect, maintain and repair electromechanical and solid state electrical equipment.
- Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.
- Lead a work party in performing maintenance or repair work.
- Record and document maintenance performed.
- All other relevant duties to the job.
- Electrical Certification from a recognized vocational education program required OR have completed an Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
- Knowledge and experience with methods, equipment and materials used in the electrical trade.
- Knowledge of electronic theory as applied to electrical and electronic circuits, wiring, and electrical equipment used in power generation.
- Knowledge and experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) units.
- Maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment required.
Skills Required
- Electrical Certification from a recognized vocational education program OR completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program
- Maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and experience with methods, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade
- Knowledge of electronic theory as applied to electrical and electronic circuits, wiring, and equipment used in power generation
- Knowledge and experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) units
- Ability to perform high voltage switching and operate generators
What We Do
Koch Foods is a leading food company and one of the largest vertically integrated poultry processors in the United States. As a privately-held entity, the company specializes in the processing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken products. They are focused on innovation and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality, flavorful chicken products to their customers throughout the country.
