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Job Location: Schuyler, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $31.50/hr

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance 
• Health and Wellness Incentives 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities 

• Assist in design of electrical projects and install electrical equipment
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components
• Consult with operators, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance
• Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions
• Work with voltage levels up to 480, 4160. Wire Variable Frequency Drive’s
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures
• Perform instrumentation calculation, set up of parameters and limits
• Modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment in order to meet available specifications
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems before they occur
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions
• Repair, install and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment
• Install coaxial or fiber optic cable for computers and other telecommunications equipment
• Maintain inventory of spare parts. Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair
• When breakdowns occur, make necessary repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize inconvenience
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems
• Work extended shifts to support the facility which may require coming in early, before normal shift and staying over later than normal shift
• Short notice may be given when coming in early or staying over late. May be called in to make repairs on nights, weekends or holidays
• Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Must follow the National Electric Code; comply with state and Cargill standards
• Assist plant with management of outside contracted electrical projects for quality to comply with Cargill specifications
• Participates in ongoing skill level improvement training and apply what is learned
• Performs all requested tasks professionally and in a reasonable time frame
• Is flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Work indoors and outdoors in a plant environment
• Enter confined spaces under proper permit conditions and supervision
• Troubleshoot problems as required
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by facility; determine immediate and long range needs for maintenance and repair work
• Enter notifications utilizing maintenance computer program
• Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety
• Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations, including use of proper PPE
• Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of the department, and work as a team member with a positive attitude
• Attend various mandatory safety and department meetings
• Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved
• Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the supervisor

Required Qualifications 

• Must be eligible to work in the united states without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Must be able to read/write English
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Basic computer skills including being able to enter and retrieve data
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts
• Must be able to perform electrical maintenance trade
• Experience working with blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications and the mathematical knowledge required for such work
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment
• Must have a high degree of mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages
• Must be willing and able to work in inclement conditions and extreme temperatures
• Must be able to work in an outdoor, and indoor plant environment
• Must have very good time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Install conduit and pull wire
• Have a strong commitment to safety
• Must have adequate transportation
• Craftspeople in this position will use multiple tools such as multi-meter; 500-to-1000-volt meg-ohm tester; voltmeter; ohmmeter; mobile equipment; safety equipment and PPE

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with wiring and programing Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience using electrical test equipment to perform analysis and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Mechanical aptitude to work from all types of blueprints, maintenance manuals, and drawings
• Apprentice, Journeyman or above license with the state of Nebraska or equivalent
• A 2-year degree in electromechanical, electrical system, or equivalent

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.