Facilities Maintenance Electrician in Grand Junction, Colorado at Enstrom Candies Inc

Join the Enstrom Candies Team – Facilities Maintenance Electrician

At Enstrom Candies, we’ve been crafting world-class confections since 1960, and we’re proud of the quality and craftsmanship that goes into every product we make. We are currently looking for an individual, who would like to join our Facilities Maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining the physical plant, the manufacturing equipment in the facility and the service, or repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems. Come be a part of a sweet tradition at Enstrom Candies.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

The Facilities Maintenance Electrician is responsible for the physical plant, the manufacturing equipment in the facility and the service, or repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems. This position is responsible for regular preventative maintenance as well as responding to immediate needs throughout the plant and remote store locations.

ELECTRICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Install, maintain, and diagnose electrical systems and components.
2. Diagnose and repair electrical circuits or components using electrical test equipment.
3. Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance of motors, electrical panels, sensors, and automation.
4. PLC and programming a plus but not required.
5. Maintain accurate records of all work performed, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
6. Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
7. Understanding of DC and AC circuitry.

FACILITIES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with the goal being to minimize service needs during peak production periods.
2. Repair or replace defective equipment, components, perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
3. Perform PM’s according to schedules developed and manufacturer’s recommendation.
4. Complete and maintain the lockout/tagout program. Assure implementation by developing a training manual and installing adequate supply stations
5. Bring concerns regarding physical plant or equipment upgrades or repairs to the attention of the Production Manager; coordinate scheduling of repairs with vendors as requested by VP of Manufacturing.
6. Run daily errands as needed
7. At all times, serve as a professional and courteous representative of the Company when dealing with the public or co-workers
8. Obtain and adequately store copies of equipment manuals, parts lists, schematics, service schedules and modification updates
9. Keep accurate and up to date records of PM and repairs done on all equipment and plant systems
10. Inspect on regular basis equipment and plant systems.
11. Maintain adequate supply of spare parts
12. Respond in a timely manner to maintenance needs
13. Assure that tools are organized and kept in good condition. Monitor their use by check in / checkout procedures
14. Be available to work a flexible schedule depending on maintenance/PM needs
15. Sweep walks, remove snow, de-ice walkways or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
16. Shared responsibility and participation in GMPs
17. Shared responsibility of maintaining HACCP compliance
18. Assist in other departments as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skill and Ability: Proven experience as an electrician or facilities maintenance technician. Knowledge of electrical systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance techniques. Familiarity with building codes, safety regulations, and guidelines NEC & NFPA 70.Read, write and verbally communicate in English; mathematical accuracy; organizational skills; Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes valid Colorado driver’s license and clean driving record; work well within a team environment; good relational skills with coworkers and public

Tools, Equipment or Machinery Used: Scissor lift, forklift certification (can obtain on the job), vehicles, pallet jacks, scales, taping machines, postal meter, tape guns, tools. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Minimum Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and move on cement floors for prolonged periods of time; go in and out of freezer units with designated protection; continuously lift over 40 pounds, bend, kneel, turn, lift arms above shoulder height; push approximately 100 lbs; see, grasp tools, handle or feel objects Near vision- the ability to see details at close range; finger dexterity- the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble very small objects. Work on elevated platforms including ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts and other mechanized equipment.

Risk of Assault or Injury; Moderate, must follow safety procedures