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Cargill Electrical Tech in Waco, Texas

This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Information

Job Location : Waco, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available : 1st

Compensation : $25.00-$36.05 /hr

Key Accountabilities

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

  • Health and Wellness Incentives

  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)

  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Assist in design of electrical projects and install electrical equipment. Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components. Consult with operators, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance. Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.

  • Work with voltage levels up to 480, 4160. Wire Variable Frequency Drive’s.

  • Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures. Perform instrumentation calculation, set up of parameters and limits. Modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment to meet available specifications. Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems before they occur. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. Maintain equipment logs that record

  • Attend various mandatory safety and department meetings.

  • Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved.

  • Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Apprentice, Journeyman, or above license with the state of Texas or equivalent.

  • Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, and work in confined spaces.

  • Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold.

  • Basic computer skills including being able to enter and retrieve data.

  • Experience working with blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications and the mathematical knowledge required for such work.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.

  • Must have very good time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with wiring and programing Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers.

  • Experience using electrical test equipment to perform analysis and troubleshooting.

  • Knowledge of the National Electric Code.

  • Mechanical aptitude to work from all types of blueprints, maintenance manuals, and drawings.

  • 2-year degree in electromechanical, electrical system, or equivalent.

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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