Electrician

About the Role:    

At Kalmbach Feeds, we want our Maintenance team to enjoy competitive pay with a full line of benefits including three weeks paid time off earned during the first year! The Electrician within our Maintenance team is responsible for installing, testing and maintaining electrical wiring and production facility equipment that supports the achievement of the facility’s business goals and objectives. This role requires someone with a high level of autonomy, a self-starter with a positive and proactive approach. The successful candidate must work effectively with all departments, management and team members. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment appliances, apparatus and fixtures.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state, and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Competent with programming of VFD’s.
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely operate a forklift and high lift.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s.
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using test devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled workers.
• Perform duties in a work environment that hot, cold, dirty, and fast paced.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Right Candidate:   

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible journey level electrical experience; OR, completion of a four-year federally approved technical program in electrical repair and maintenance and two (2) years electrical experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background, drug, and work screen
• Must be available to work 12-hour day and night shift, weekend, call-out and overtime.
• Candidate must have a strong desire to be a part of a high-growth company with fast-paced, results-orientated culture.

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals.  The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value.  The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry.  Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers.  Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products.  Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it.  Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https://youtu.be/UONTNdszwY4 and www.kalmbachfeeds.com/. 

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.  The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification.  Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.