Industrial Electrician- Houlton, ME
Tate & Lyle is a global provider of solutions and ingredients for food beverage and industrial markets. Inspired by our purpose of improving lives for generations, we work with our customers to make food and drink healthier and tastier. Through our expertise in key categories, we deliver sweetness, texture and fiber enrichment to products enjoyed by millions of people every day. Our purpose inspires us and informs what we do. It motivates us and makes us strive to do our best. Our purpose is our passion - it's in our DNA.
For over 150 years, we've been driven by our passion to create food people love. Because we're food people. It's not just what we do. It's what we love. Our deep technical expertise and passion drive the innovation and creativity that thrive within our business. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.
We are seeking an Industrial Electrician to work collaboratively within our highly talented and innovative teams. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile environment and has a passion for delivering world-class solutions.
Basic Job Skills:

• Passionate safety commitment including the belief that all injuries can be prevented.
• Self-disciplined and possessing the integrity to uphold Company Values at all times.
• Self-motivated, committed, and dependable team contributor
• Identify and help implement solutions for recurring equipment problems
• Ability to learn new concepts and information using process procedures, manuals and diagrams and PM task instruction sets.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems as required as well as dismantle it to gain access for maintenance and repairs
• Identify and help implement solutions for recurring equipment problems
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• All open positions are shift work with all operators having a fixed 40-hour schedule based on set shift times. The sites current shift schedule is 3 8hr shifts each day (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm, 7am) including weekends and holidays. Additionally, our team members can be required to work overtime and call-in as business needs require.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be willing to assist others as needed and when asked
• Must be able to use Fork Truck, Man Lift and JLG as required.
• Required to keep area clean by performing housekeeping as required in plant and shop

Specific responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, promote safe work practices, and foster a strong safety culture. Ensuring that all Electrical Codes are being met.
• Professional, pro-active and self-managing approach to work. Working as a Team Member or Alone to complete projects. Performing quality testing and inspections while making decisions based upon technical documents.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components of industrial equipment.
  
• Ability to meet the following performance measures: Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools and industrial equipment: Ability to install and program VFD's; Awareness of national, state and local electrical codes and regulations; Able to manipulate Ladder Logic; Must be willing to work overtime including nights, weekends, holidays and shift work; Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
  

Required skills, experience and traits:

• Licensed Master Electrician or equivalent experience
• Must be willing to work overtime including nights, weekends, holidays, and shift work
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance
• Use of hand tools above shoulders, under ergonomically stressful conditions, and under application of heavy force by employee
• Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment
• Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to pass pulmonary test that is required prior to wearing respirator or air mask
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders (fixed/portable) with tools when safe to do so.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures

Pay: $28.88 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.