Industrial Electrician Job Description
Compensation: $33.00/hr - $48.50/hr
Additional Compensation: Shift Differential +$1.50/hr
Job Title: Industrial Electrician
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Electrical Maintenance Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Liberty
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Shift / Schedule: 2nd Shift
Travel Requirements: None
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and machinery. This role performs preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, electrical diagnostics, and related documentation while following OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, company safety requirements, and food production standards.
The Industrial Electrician plays an important role in reducing equipment downtime, supporting production continuity, maintaining safe working conditions, and ensuring electrical systems and equipment operate properly in a fast-paced poultry processing environment.
Read, interpret, and understand manufacturer equipment manuals, electronic diagrams, electrical schematic diagrams, and other technical documents.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, machinery, equipment, and related components.
Generate and submit required paperwork related to work performed, including preventive maintenance sheets, work orders, and work record logs.
Benefits
Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.
All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand manufacturer equipment manuals, electrical schematics, electronic diagrams, and technical documents.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and machinery.
New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to the poultry production environment and assigned maintenance areas. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant. The role may require exposure to temperatures ranging from approximately 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including ambient and high-humidity conditions. The team member may handle product ranging from approximately 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit and may be exposed to noise levels ranging from approximately 50 dB to 110 dB. The team member may also be exposed to chemicals used in a poultry and food processing facility. This position requires the ability to stand for 8 to 14 hours, work outside in all seasonal weather conditions, move throughout assigned areas while carrying tools and equipment, climb ladders, and reach vertical heights up to 150 feet to perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment monitoring. Work may occur in open areas, confined spaces, and areas with wet or moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements, which may include self-contained breathing apparatus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.
All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.
Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.
