Industrial Electrician

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!  Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

Job Overview:

The Industrial Electrician works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing exceptional service to the company and its employees. This role is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems supporting plant processing and operations. The role requires a strong sense of urgency, with the ability to respond promptly to electrical issues in order to restore production efficiently, minimize downtime, and ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will have industrial electrical experience; however, candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, industrial maintenance experience, and a demonstrated ability and desire to develop electrical skills are encouraged to apply. Depending on qualifications and experience, the selected candidate may be considered for an electrical apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training opportunity to develop the skills necessary to perform the full scope of the position.

Responsibilities:

Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance:

• Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems according to applicable codes and company standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, transformers, PLCs, VFDs, control panels, sensors, and power distribution systems.
• Test and analyze electrical systems using diagnostic devices such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, clamp meters, and logic probes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, motors, controls, and other electrical components.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Assist with the installation, modification, and startup of electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment utilizing both electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Develop proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and repair through experience, training, and/or apprenticeship.

Technical Expertise:

• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, engineering drawings, and P&IDs.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, AC/DC drives, control systems, transformers, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Inspect equipment to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.
• Learn and apply electrical troubleshooting techniques, codes, and procedures as required for the position.

Safety and Compliance:

• Follow Lockout procedures, GMPs, and all safety regulations.
• Implement necessary safety procedures and safeguards during all tasks.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain a strong awareness of electrical hazards and safe work practices.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow all established safety procedures.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Proactively communicate with departments and outside vendors to ensure proper operation and maintenance of systems.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Share knowledge and assist other maintenance team members as appropriate.
• Ask questions and seek assistance when needed to ensure work is performed safely and correctly.
• Promote a respectful, safe, and positive workplace.
• Follow directions from management professionally and respectfully.

Additional Duties:

• Work duties are performed with limited supervision and within established guidelines, with increasing independence as proficiency is demonstrated.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest solutions.
• Participate in electrical training, apprenticeship, or other developmental opportunities as applicable.

Qualifications:

Licenses and Certifications:

• State of Idaho Journeyman Electrical License preferred but not required at entry.
• Candidates without a Journeyman Electrical License may be considered based on relevant industrial maintenance experience, mechanical aptitude, electrical aptitude, and willingness to participate in an electrical apprenticeship or structured training program.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years of industrial, manufacturing, or maintenance experience preferred.
• Industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, including PLCs and industrial automation, preferred.
• Experience with control panels, motors, VFDs, and other electrical components preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and transformers preferred.
• Strong mechanical or electromechanical maintenance experience will be considered.
• Candidates with significant industrial maintenance experience and demonstrated electrical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or technical training in electrical, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship program preferred.
• Candidates willing to pursue electrical apprenticeship training may be considered.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and P&IDs preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools, electrical testing devices, and equipment reassembly.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, transformers, breakers, motor controls, and electrical distribution preferred.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment, including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, clamp meters, and logic probes, preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, particularly integrated electromechanical machinery.
• Ability and willingness to learn electrical systems, controls, troubleshooting techniques, and applicable codes.
• Ability to apply mechanical troubleshooting skills to electrical and electromechanical equipment.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Ability to ask questions, accept instruction, and apply training to increasingly complex tasks.

Work Style and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and possibly work in confined spaces.
• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 30 pounds and up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Awareness of surroundings at all times.
• Required to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) and strictly follow all safety protocols.
• Flexibility to work shift hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, able to follow standard operating procedures, and committed to accuracy and quality.

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:

• Strong analytical skills to detect and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to systematically identify the cause of equipment failures.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Proactive approach to identifying improvement opportunities and suggesting solutions.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new troubleshooting techniques and technical skills.

Other Requirements:

• Familiarity with lockout procedures, OSHA regulations, and other safety standards preferred.
• Commitment to adhere to company safety procedures, including lockout protocols.
• Ability to work in a teamwork-oriented environment with limited supervision.
• Willingness to learn secondary maintenance skills in instrumentation and other areas as needed.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employees and company information.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Computer literate; comfortable using Internet and web-based applications.
• Proficient with MS Outlook email; some experience with MS Word and Excel preferred.
• Pre-employment aptitude testing may be required.
• Willingness to participate in required electrical training and/or an apprenticeship program, if applicable.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.