Plant Electrician

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, was built out of a passion for the Great American Farm and its traditions. You’ll see that in our people and our products. We are changing the way pork is processed; learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/ .

We are excited to grow our team at our state-of-the-art pork processing facility! We offer day shift hours with a competitive hourly wage, plus a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Install, inspect, repair, and replace electrical equipment and components

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements regarding environmental, and food/feed safety

Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, low/hire voltage, and lighting systems

Read and understand technical diagrams and blueprints

Perform general and preventative electrical maintenance

Inspect transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components

Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices

Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures

Follow National Electrical Code state and local building regulations

Perform corrective maintenance on circuit breakers

Understand basic HVAC, Freon and CO2 systems and well as various testing equipment

Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to Complex Manager

Assist other maintenance or production personnel as needed or requested

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrician degree or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program

5 years’ experience working as an electrician or technician; manufacturing experience, a plus

Advanced understanding of electrical systems, control wiring, safety systems, blueprints, and maintenance and repairs

Experience with Studio 5000, SCADA or PLC Programming, a plus

Ability to problem solve independently or use various resources as needed

Ability to lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds

Ability to stand and/or move on feet for up to 12 hours per day, longer if required due to projects or breakdowns

Constant bending, lifting, turning and/or twisting