Dairy Farmers of America

Electrician

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $40 - $45/hr  •  Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Job Description: Electrician

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Sundays as needed based on operational demands

Pay Rate: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour, depending on experience

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrician to support our Mechanicsburg, PA location. This position is responsible for advanced electrical troubleshooting, installation, repair, preventive maintenance, and optimization of complex industrial electrical systems and production equipment. This role requires a strong commitment to equipment reliability, technical documentation, preventive maintenance, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, test, install, and repair electrical parts, equipment and systems; install or replace circuit breakers, fuses, and variable speed
  • Work on electrical equipment including but not limited to Frequency drives (VFDs), contactors, overload devices, fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring
  • Safely work with multi-phase, high voltage and low voltage electrical systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve control networks, instrumentation, PLC devices (Programmable Logic Control), HMI (Human Machine Interface), VFD, servo, and control problems
  • Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, distribution systems, motor control centers, and motors
  • Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
  • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
  • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
  • Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
  • Perform and assist in all operations maintenance activities, in accordance with national, state and local electrical codes
  • Use a computerized maintenance management system (e.g., SAP) to record and access maintenance related information
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all Corporate Regulatory, Food Safety, Quality and Sanitation requirements.
  • Other duties assigned as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Licensed – Electrician journeyman license or other location specific electrician license; Master Electrician preferred

Experience:

  • 4 to 6 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and automation system maintenance experience
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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