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Maintenance Electrician

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tinas burritosLos Angeles, CAyesterday

Occupations

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherElectricians

Industries

Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingFrozen Specialty Food ManufacturingCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Industrial Electrician
Location: Vernon, CA Shift: Early Morning (4:00 AM start required)
Industry: Frozen Food Manufacturing / USDA Facility
Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support a high-volume frozen food manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role focused on electrical troubleshooting, controls support, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to production issues during early morning startup and first-shift operations. The ideal candidate has strong experience with PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, industrial electrical systems, refrigeration interfaces, and automated packaging lines in a food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Electrical & Controls Support
  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems including motors, MCCs, control panels, sensors, and power distribution.
  • Diagnose and respond to PLC-controlled equipment faults, including alarms, interlocks, and I/O issues.
  • Troubleshoot VFDs and servo systems (fault codes, overloads, wiring, parameter issues).Support automated equipment including:
  • Spiral freezers and freezer conveyors
  • Ovens and kettle systems
  • Packaging conveyors
  • Horizontal form-and-seal machines
  • Metal detectors and inspection equipment
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Perform scheduled PMs on electrical and controls components to reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Inspect wiring, sensors, panels, motors, and safety devices.
  • Identify recurring electrical issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
Startup & Production Support: Provide early-morning startup support for production lines beginning at 4:00 AM.Work directly with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime. Respond quickly to breakdowns during critical startup windows.
Safety & Compliance: Follow all LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, and USDA/GMP requirements. Maintain food safety standards during all repairs. Document work accurately in the CMMS.
Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician in manufacturing (food manufacturing strongly preferred).Strong troubleshooting skills in:
  • Industrial electrical systems (480V / 3-phase)PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred)VFDs and motor controls
  • Sensors (photo-eyes, proximity, encoders, temperature)
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic.
  • Experience working around refrigeration or freezer systems (ammonia exposure a plus).Comfortable working in cold environments (freezers) and hot production areas.
  • Ability to start work consistently at 4:00 AM.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with horizontal form-and-seal packaging equipment. Experience in USDA or FDA-regulated food manufacturing facilities. Basic welding or fabrication ability (minor brackets, guards, repairs).CMMS experience (MP2, Fiix, eMaint, SAP PM, or similar).Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, but not required.
Work Environment & Schedule: Early morning shift starting at 4:00 AM.Must be flexible for overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins. Work in freezer, wet, and high-temperature environments as required. Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on equipment at heights.
Why Join Us:
  • Stable, growing frozen food manufacturer
  • Modern automated equipment and production lines
  • Strong maintenance leadership and support
  • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a real impact on uptime and reliability
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Occupation

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Industry

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Posted

yesterday

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