Maintenance Technician III - Electrical

Company: Aspire Bakeries
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like,, and. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.




We are seeking an experienced and skilled Electrician to join our maintenance team in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure optimal production performance. This role requires adherence to safety, food safety, and quality standards while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.



Responsibilities:

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• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues in production machinery, conveyor systems, motors, and other equipment.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical components to reduce downtime and ensure smooth operation.
  
• Repair and replace faulty electrical components such as fuses, circuit breakers, relays, switches, and wiring.
  
• Ensure all electrical systems comply with regulatory standards, including food safety requirements.
  
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints & schematics
  
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase components
  
• PLC's - connect to and understand ladder logic, being able to make adjustments to logic as required.
  
• Motor troubleshooting and diagnostics - identify defects and repair
  
• Understand and troubleshoot electrical safety circuits.
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
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  • A high school diploma or GED (required).Associates degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (preferred).
    
  • Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification (required).
    
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an industrial or maintenance electrician, preferably in a food manufacturing or similar high-speed production environment.
    
  • Strong experience with PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
    
  • Familiarity with industrial automation systems and electrical schematics.
    
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and components.
    
  • Understanding of food safety regulations, GMPs, and other industry-specific requirements.
    
    
    
    
    Shift: 1st
    
    
    We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
    

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