Journeyman Electrician

Who we are:

We are an employee-focused organization that promotes from within and are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented employees to join our growing team. Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy processor. In addition to being one of the largest award-winning cheese manufacturers, Agropur is a leader in high quality and diverse nutritional whey proteins.Agropur's 10 US-based, SQF Certified plants are behind some of the most prominent food, beverage, and nutrition brands in the industry. Vertically integrated by design, Agropur provides future-forward solutions in the areas of cheese, ingredients, beverages, and custom contract manufacturing services. "Better Dairy. Better World." www.agropur.com

What we offer you:

• Agropur offers its employees a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following:
• Salary starting at 37.29$
• Hours Day Shift Monday to Friday 8am to 5am
• Health, Dental and Vision options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Health and Wellness Programs to include Wellness Incentives and Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for discretionary bonus' and discretionary 401(k) contributions based on Company financial performance.
• Paid Time Off Program, Holiday Pay and Bereavement
• An environment that upholds our five core values: Boldness, Collaboration, Communication, Excellence and Integrity
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Community Involvement

• Perform daily preventive maintenance of electrical circuits.
• Install new electrical circuits.
• Bend and install electrical conduit following all appropriate local and national codes.
• Responsible for maintenance, inspections, and modification of electrical equipment, technologies and processes.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors and equipment controls.
• Help plant production personnel troubleshoot production problems.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Understand and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Understand three phase motors, transformers, and control circuits.
• Understand and comply with NEC electrical standards and codes.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Education and certification Required:

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of formal technical training required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• State Master's Electrician or Journeyman's Electrician license required.

Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) year of journeyman's experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures from blueprints, schematics and sketches or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant required; food and/or fluid dairy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with 4-20mA control Loops, Motor Control Centers utilizing voltages from 120vac to 480vac, and Variable Frequency Drives required.
• Experience with Columbia Okura Robotic Palletizing preferred.
• Knowledge/ Ability to read and understand electrical prints required.

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to pay strong attention to detail, multitask effectively.and accuracy in work.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems and comprehend most complex concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.