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Performance Pet Products

Plant Electrician

Performance Pet Products, Estherville, Iowa, United States, 51334

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Introduction Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI), a leading agricultural manufacturer headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN, is expanding its team at its state‑of‑the‑art pork processing facility, Performance Pet Products. We offer a day shift with competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) match, and more.

Schedule Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–4:30 pm. Additional hours may be required during the week or weekend depending on breakdowns and project needs.

Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability are delivered with GRIT – our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Oversee and repair electrical equipment & components and provide backup support for general maintenance duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, low/​high voltage, and lighting systems.

Perform routine and preventative maintenance and inspections on electrical systems and production equipment.

Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.

Read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.

Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime.

Understand basic HVAC, Freon, and CO₂ systems and various testing equipment.

Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects.

Assist other maintenance or production personnel when requested and/or time allows.

Assist with inventory control as needed.

Safely operate skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, if required.

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

Follow National Electrical Code, state and local building regulations; comply with all regulatory requirements for food safety.

Employees may be requested to work additional hours and accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

Electrical degree or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

Experience working as an electrician or technician; manufacturing experience a plus.

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

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

Familiarity with HVAC systems, generators, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) preferred.

Ability to independently solve problems, use resources, and execute tasks.

Proficiency in using tools such as multimeters and meggers.

Awareness of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance.

Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts preferred; pass in‑house certifications upon hire.

Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and hot work.

Effective communication with supervisors and co‑workers; follow written and verbal instructions.

Accurate reading and understanding of signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator and service manuals, and wiring schematics.

Proficient in basic math, measurement, and data trend reading; record information accurately and legibly.

Willingness and ability to work extra hours as needed during the week or weekend.

Ability to work in a facility that processes pigs.

Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes.

Physical Requirements

Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects.

Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl.

Consistently climb stairs and/or ladders up to 10 ft or be elevated in scissors lifts up to 40 ft.

Occasionally lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist level; rarely lift up to 75 lb.

Stand up to 100 % of the workday.

Ability to distinguish colors (e.g., wire color codes).

Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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