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Maintenance ElectricianPay rate: $30 to $40 an hour depending on experienceJob DescriptionThis role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical production equipment in a dairy manufacturing facility that produces milk and yogurt. You will work with single and three-phase motors, pumps, and packaging machinery to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the plant.ResponsibilitiesPerform single and three-phase motor replacements, including wiring, installation, and verification of proper operation.Diagnose, refurbish, and repair pumps used in the production process to maintain consistent product flow and quality.Carry out preventive maintenance on production and packaging equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.Troubleshoot electrical issues on production lines, including motors, controls, and related components.Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to production equipment during active production runs to quickly restore operations.Perform scheduled maintenance repairs during planned machine service windows to ensure equipment readiness.Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs, ensuring correct configuration and safe operation.Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues with packaging and production machines.Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, blueprints, and work orders to perform required maintenance and repairs accurately.Use tools such as voltmeters and other diagnostic equipment to test, verify, and troubleshoot electrical systems.Keep shop areas and production areas clean and orderly after repairs and maintenance activities.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as outlined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to support food safety and product quality.Comply with OSHA safety and health rules and maintain a strong focus on safe work practices.Be proactive in identifying maintenance needs and collaborate with team members to address them using a team-oriented approach.Participate in developing and maintaining plant safety awareness and contribute to a culture of safety.Support company priorities by seeking ways to improve safety, product quality, waste reduction, and overall productivity.Maintain a professional working relationship with vendors and external service providers.Consistently represent the company and yourself in a professional manner and maintain a sense of urgency during operations.Essential SkillsHands-on experience replacing and wiring single and three-phase motors in an industrial environment.Strong electrical knowledge, including troubleshooting of motors, controls, and production equipment.Proficiency in preventive maintenance and general maintenance repair on industrial machinery.Experience with electrical troubleshooting using tools such as voltmeters and other diagnostic equipment.Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on packaging and production machines.Capability to read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, blueprints, and work orders.Understanding and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a production environment.Commitment to complying with OSHA safety and health rules and maintaining safe work habits.Ability to maintain cleanliness in shop and production areas after maintenance work.Strong sense of urgency and reliability in responding to equipment issues during production.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience diagnosing and refurbishing industrial pumps.Food or dairy manufacturing experience is a plus.Experience with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) troubleshooting is a plus.Experience as a maintenance technician or maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing setting.Experience with PLC troubleshooting in support of automated equipment.Ability to maintain professional relationships with vendors and external partners.Willingness to work significant overtime during busy periods.Interest in learning and developing new technical skills with guidance and training.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90058, US
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