TANNERY ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Job Description
**Description**
**POSITION:** Tannery Electrical Technician
**DEPARTMENT:** Maintenance
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Minimum 2 years of hands\-on experience in the electrical or industrial maintenance field, demonstrating progressively responsible roles.
* Relevant electrical certifications (e.g., Journeyman License, NCCER Electrical, OSHA Electrical Safety, etc.) in lieu of a formal degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Strong practical background in electrical systems, including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of industrial equipment.
* Working knowledge of mechatronics and mechanical systems, including:
+ Steam generation and air compressor technology
+ Chain drives and various conveying systems
+ Variable frequency motor controls
+ Maintenance of sanitary conditions in industrial environments
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous learning in a technical environment.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Apply electrical engineering principles to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the process equipment.
* Design, justify, plan, coordinate, and execute plant improvements/upgrades as directed.
* Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems and load centers.
* Identify, analyze, and offer solutions to address electrical system needs of the plant.
* Prepare electrical drawings and specifications, and ensure that they are completed according to the company’s drawing standards and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company safety requirements and standards procedures.
* Identify production problems, recommend modifications, and implement solutions to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
* Independently research new technologies and recommend electrical technical innovations in machine/system architecture, control methodologies, and industrial/lab/field automation.
* Provide expertise for design of electrical power and automated controls in the company manufacturing operations.
* Provide expertise for designing, installing, and integrating electrical power and automated controls for facility renovations and expansions.
* Monitor and implement improvements that conform to the company’s electrical standards.
* Must understand the process flow of electrical/electronic functions.
* This includes but is not limited to the equipment on the Tannery Plant.
* Understands the workings of diagnostic equipment (oscilloscope, megger, volt meter and Amp probes).
* Must have the ability to apply emphasis to major functions of equipment in area of responsibility this includes but is not limited to:
* All functions of primary and secondary product scales
* Fleshers, Splitters, Wringer, Press, Drums, and/or Conveyor Belts,
* Product testing equipment
* All plant Program Logic Controllers
* All primary and Secondary functions of the electrical power in facility
* All equipment associated to electrical/electronic area that are assigned by peers
* Must be able to understand and draw electrical/electronic schematics and use these schematics and plant schematics as troubleshooting guides.
* Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and insure their expertise is used to improve food safety wherever applicable.
* Assist the Plant Engineer in assuring continuous plant improvement
* Insure reliable and cost effective operation of systems that are often on line continuously.
**The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:**
+ Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
+ Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
+ 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
+ Base salary $33\.15 per hour on a bi\-weekly pay period.
**EOE/Vet/Disabled**
**POSITION:** Tannery Electrical Technician
**DEPARTMENT:** Maintenance
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Minimum 2 years of hands\-on experience in the electrical or industrial maintenance field, demonstrating progressively responsible roles.
* Relevant electrical certifications (e.g., Journeyman License, NCCER Electrical, OSHA Electrical Safety, etc.) in lieu of a formal degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Strong practical background in electrical systems, including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of industrial equipment.
* Working knowledge of mechatronics and mechanical systems, including:
+ Steam generation and air compressor technology
+ Chain drives and various conveying systems
+ Variable frequency motor controls
+ Maintenance of sanitary conditions in industrial environments
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous learning in a technical environment.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Apply electrical engineering principles to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the process equipment.
* Design, justify, plan, coordinate, and execute plant improvements/upgrades as directed.
* Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems and load centers.
* Identify, analyze, and offer solutions to address electrical system needs of the plant.
* Prepare electrical drawings and specifications, and ensure that they are completed according to the company’s drawing standards and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company safety requirements and standards procedures.
* Identify production problems, recommend modifications, and implement solutions to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
* Independently research new technologies and recommend electrical technical innovations in machine/system architecture, control methodologies, and industrial/lab/field automation.
* Provide expertise for design of electrical power and automated controls in the company manufacturing operations.
* Provide expertise for designing, installing, and integrating electrical power and automated controls for facility renovations and expansions.
* Monitor and implement improvements that conform to the company’s electrical standards.
* Must understand the process flow of electrical/electronic functions.
* This includes but is not limited to the equipment on the Tannery Plant.
* Understands the workings of diagnostic equipment (oscilloscope, megger, volt meter and Amp probes).
* Must have the ability to apply emphasis to major functions of equipment in area of responsibility this includes but is not limited to:
* All functions of primary and secondary product scales
* Fleshers, Splitters, Wringer, Press, Drums, and/or Conveyor Belts,
* Product testing equipment
* All plant Program Logic Controllers
* All primary and Secondary functions of the electrical power in facility
* All equipment associated to electrical/electronic area that are assigned by peers
* Must be able to understand and draw electrical/electronic schematics and use these schematics and plant schematics as troubleshooting guides.
* Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and insure their expertise is used to improve food safety wherever applicable.
* Assist the Plant Engineer in assuring continuous plant improvement
* Insure reliable and cost effective operation of systems that are often on line continuously.
**The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:**
+ Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
+ Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
+ 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
+ Base salary $33\.15 per hour on a bi\-weekly pay period.
**EOE/Vet/Disabled**
Posted: 2026-03-25