Electrician

Description

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products.  We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together. 

A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: 

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Annual Pay Increases
• Employer 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Health and Wellness Program
• Community Involvement
• Family-Centric Environment  

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

JOB SUMMARY & KEY OBJECTIVES:
Perform maintenance, repairs, and installation of electrical components for the Pemberville Facility. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintenance and installation of 240/480 – 3 phase industrial motor control systems as per NEC guidelines
• Working knowledge of typical and specialized industrial mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems to maintain and improve operations
  • Make recommendations for outside repair assistance where necessary, define the scope,  and coordinate the project
  • Enhance equipment performance by developing and installing modifications upon approval of management
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled equipment and facility maintenance, which includes preventive maintenance all production equipment and systems in order to keep electrical systems and equipment in good working order
  • Documentation and maintenance of electrical maintenance records in cooperation with maintenance coordinator 
  • Resolve all electrical equipment performance issues and equipment malfunctions as assigned and implement appropriate modifications
• Determine necessary parts and supplies needed to perform electrical duties and order using established purchasing practices and CMMS system
• Work closely with Plant Manager to insure project completion and to communicate equipment or facility issues that may affect safety, quality or production
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications and perform functions from those documents
• Audit electrical systems and lighting systems for safety and efficiency of cost
• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of AC inverters
• Follow all safety rules, guidelines and General Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
  • Maintain a safe, clean work area
  • Remain alert and observant of unsafe work areas, unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe employees and report these conditions immediately to the Plant Manager. 

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS 

• Commitment to our purpose and core values
• Commitment to performing job duties in a safe manner and watching out for the safety of others
• Compliance with all Company policies and procedures.  
• Takes ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently and on time.  Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and commitment and will encourage others to do the same. 
• Will promote a positive attitude. Responsible to establish and maintain positive working relationships that are based on respect for all. 
• Will embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching with hands and arms
• Communication through speech and hearing and in writing
• Daily requirements:
  • Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting
• Lifting requirements: 
  • Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 – 3 years hands on experience
• Training in 3 Phase power distribution and control
• Comprehension of blueprints, diagrams, and equipment specifications, and can read and understand manuals
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

NOTE: Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the 

Company 

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change

at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company.

In the absence of key personnel the supervisor will assume responsibility to see the functions of this job

are performed as required.  

Hirzel Canning Co & Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.