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Electrician - Day Shift

Simmons Pet Food

1 Positions

ID: ELECT039062

Posted On 05/20/2025

Job Overview

Ensures that all equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

+ The Maintenance Electrician’s prime responsibility is the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all packaging and process machinery and systems, including site auxiliary equipment, in a safe and efficient manner.

+ The elimination of breakdowns is of prime importance.

+ Proactively performs troubleshooting techniques in a logical manner on all equipment including pneumatic, hydraulic and utility systems.

+ Prepares work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

+ Responsible for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) of all site equipment. Actively supports the PdM function where applicable.

+ Reads and understands technical bulletins, manuals, instructions and blueprints.

+ The maintenance electrician will report to and provide a daily summary of work to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and will be assigned work by the maintenance planner as needed. The electrician will be an active member of the maintenance team.

Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Electrician and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for the entire shift. Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty areas with a noise level above 90 decibels.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed shoes, ear plugs, hair net, hard hat and other PPE as required in the appropriate environment.

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: Preference for 2-3 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience/skills. Working knowledge of governing Electrical Code and Safety requirements including NFPA 70E is required.

Industry Experience: Preference for food manufacturing organization.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Some college and/or Tech School graduates.

Competencies: Enjoys working with others and sees that teamwork produces a more productive environment. A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner. Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team. Enjoys working with others and sees that teamwork produces a more productive environment. A highly responsive ability to react to daily production priorities in a calm and focused manner.

Primary Contact

1646245361535

Karen Smith

HR Manager, HR

563-556-1973

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Job Details

Categories

Manufacturing

Technical

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1236

Job REQ #

ELECT039062

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250520

End Date

20250625

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Simmons Pet Food

About the Company

Simmons Pet Food is a trusted leader in private label and contract manufacturing of pet food. We source high-quality ingredients and use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to produce premium and value-focused pet food. We supply top brands and retailers with products in a variety of formats, including dry kibble, jerky treats and wet in cans, pouches, and cups. These operations are in Northwest Arkansas, Iowa, Emporia, Kansas, and Ontario, Canada.

We’re excited that Dubuque will be the home of our newest pet food operation. Join us in the rewarding work of making food for the pets we love. We’re building our team today!