Electronic Technician (Engineering)
Job Category:
Manufacturing/OperationsJob Family:
MaintenanceWork Shift:
Nights (United States of America)Job Description:
Position Title:
Electronic Technician, Level 4
Post Date: 6/24/25
Shift: Sunday- Thursday 8pm-4am ( Hours and days may extend depending on plant and department needs )
Pull Date:7/2/25
Division:
Operations
Full Time:
Department/Location:
Maintenance
Part Time:
% of FT
Title of Immediate Leader:
Maintenance Team Advisor
HR USE ONLY
Position #: p002592
New Position
Replacement Position
Revision #:
Replacement For:
Class:
Hourly
EEO Code:
Non-exempt
Base Rate:
ET4 $38.00 - $41.31
Reviewed by:
HR Team Leader
Schedule:
Default schedule will be 8pm – 4am Sunday through Thursday. Understand that hours and days may extend depending on plant & department needs
Position Purpose:
The Electronic Technician performs all maintenance work as assigned by the Maintenance Planner or the Maintenance Lead according to the specifications as outlined in applicable Visual Work Instruction and precision and proactive maintenance techniques. The Technician performs each assignment using the appropriate replacement parts and coordinates scheduling the work with the Maintenance Team Leader and production leadership as needed. The Technician performs work to maximize process reliability and minimize negative impacts on production schedules. Technician is required to complete other duties as assigned.
Under direction of the Maintenance Team Leader, this position will serve as the line lead over maintenance on their shift. As part of line lead responsibilities this position will be responsible for assessments, corrective actions, investigations, training, etc. This position will also be a mandatory member of the plant Hazwoper team and will attend required meetings.
Technician Levels & Electives:
Level 4 – Advanced technician requiring abilities to perform complex maintenance activities, which includes problem solving, critical thinking, and demonstration of abilities to improve processes and equipment reliability. Understands materials and maintenance activities well enough to train others, to develop and facilitate training to peers or lower level mechanics, and to improve processes. Process improvement may include developing people, developing maintenance activities, developing work instructions, drawings, diagrams, or more complex parts. Level 4 requires mastery (Level 3) of all disciplines (Electrical, Energy Systems/Facilities, and Mechanical). Additionally, the Level 4 Tech is required to develop and coordinate projects with the Level 3 partners and work across shifts to execute those projects. The Level 4 Tech is responsible for assisting the MTL with training and coordination of training partners at all technical levels, with the assistance of Level 3 partners where appropriate.
Essential Functions:
Frequency % Time
1
Perform all process CP, CCP, QP, and CQP checks required for the position. Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation.
Daily
100%
2
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines. Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, conform to regulatory requirements and assure Food Safety measures are followed.
Daily
100%
3
The Technician performs maintenance work within the allocation of time needed to complete. All work performed and parts used will be documented in the CMMS.
Daily
100%
4
Modifies, fabricates and upgrades to production equipment following process change procedure if applicable. Performs identified corrective work as assigned.
Daily
25%
5
Implements and completes preventive maintenance tasks. Uses preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and tools to generate corrective work requests and improve equipment reliability.
Predictive tool and technique examples include but are not limited to: Ultrasonic, Infrared, oil analysis, various vibration analysis tools, and laser alignment tools.
Daily
60%
6
Conducts troubleshooting and repair activities.
Daily
<15%
7
Identifies parts, supplies, and tools needed for follow up corrective work or as needed.
Daily
<5%
8
Tracks and reports pertinent performance metric information to assist in creating action plans and improvement ideas based on the tracking data.
Daily
5%
9
Continues training as directed for certification levels and to stay current in maintenance techniques
Weekly
5%
At Level 4
10
Software applications
Visual Work Instruction, eAM, MS Office Products
Uses systems like eAM CMMS and VWI's proficiently and provides input to improve. Trains, audits and coordinates these systems.
11
Use of Prints
Modifying Schematics or blueprints using various methods such as hard copy sketches, CAD, AutoCAD, etc. Creates and designs new prints as needed.
12
Process Equipment
Performs complex repair and diagnosis of various process equipment exhibiting an in depth knowledge and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
13
Troubleshooting
Performs complex system trouble shooting using various trouble shooting tools and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
14
Electrical, Controllers and Instruments
Trouble shoot and repairs electrical and controllers and trains or coordinates training for lower levels. Certification or
Master's electrician license preference.
15
PLC Operation
Maintain and troubleshoot the programming and communications following appropriate change management standards and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
16
Control Logix 5000 programing
SLC 500 Programing
PLC 5
Maintain and troubleshoot the programming and communications including integrated motion control and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
17
Panelview/HMI
Modify existing Panelview/HMI programs.
Create new programs and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
18
GuardLogix and Safety Circuits
Understanding the GuardLogix, programming, communications, and distributed safety I/O. [SAF-LOG103] GaurdLogix Fundamentals and Maintenance and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
19
Welding
(L 2-3 Elective)
Certified food grade welder and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
20
HAZWOPER
(Level 2-3 Elective)
Lead meetings and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
21
Precision Measurement and Machining
(Level 2-3 Elective)
Machine parts when assigned or required to tolerances and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
22
Electrical, Controllers and Instruments
(Level 2-3 Elective)
Specification of parts such as VFD's, motor controllers, or instrumentation independently and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
23
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Repair electromechanical issues on Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
24
Lubrication Bearings and Seals
Change bearings on conveyors and simple equipment following VWI, OEM documentation, or job plans using food grade and nonfood grade of oils and grease and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
25
Fasteners, Tools
Uses appropriate meter for troubleshooting electrical or electromechanical components and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
26
Drives and Transmissions
Verify settings in various motor controllers based on name plate, OEM, or other technical data for motorized drives and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
27
Air compressors and dryers, Boilers
Meets the requirements for Level 3 ES Tech, and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
28
Hot and cold water systems
Meets the requirements for Level 3 ES Tech, and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
29
Operation of engine room systems
Meets the requirements for Level 3 ES Tech, and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
30
Air handlers
Meets the requirements for Level 3 ES Tech, and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
31
Ammonia systems
Meets the requirements for Level 3 ES Tech, and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
32
Plant Utilities
Meets the requirements for Level 3 ES Tech, and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
33
Alarm Systems
Meets the requirements for Level 3 ES Tech, and trains or coordinates training for lower levels.
34
Shift Leadership
This position requires interaction with Operators, QA, TA's, and Maintenance to ensure shift efficiency, preventive actions for big bar outages, and detailed shift reports. Great communication and organization skills are required.
Testing:
As per the technical interview policy this position will require the following:
Wonderlic score – 20
Ramsey:
Electrical – Lvl 3
Mechanical – Lvl 3
Energy Systems/Facilities – Lvl 3
Candidates passing the applicable testing will be interviewed as per the technical interview policy. Position will not be necessarily awarded by seniority.
SKILLS:
Must be able to perform at the described skill level in order to attain and retain the level certification. Continued learning to achieve certification or required skills and abilities as dictated by company needs are required to attain and retain level certification.
The ability to communicate with leadership, vendors, contractors, other maintenance partners, line operators via phone, fax, email, text, and person-to-person. Level 4 technicians will be required to meet trainer qualifications to perform peer to peer training.
Overtime can be expected if the workload requires it. Overtime can be expected when other Maintenance partners are away from work. Off shift/off hours will be required as project work execution and training demands.
The position will require continuous advancement of technical knowledge and skills. Applicants must demonstrate success in training courses, and will be expected to actively participate in assigned or elected training courses to refresh fundamental skills and match technology needs within the company.
The position will require the ability to multi-task and the ability to shift priorities quickly
Testing Required - Applicants must pass the company's testing requirement and local plant tests for maintenance positions.
Applicants must also meet all other Schreiber bid qualifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS: (Describe essential physical abilities that apply to primary functions of this position. See guidelines for examples. Attach additional page if necessary). Allocation Amount of Time Daily
- Stand
Frequently
- Walk
Frequently
- Sit
Frequently
- Forklift Use
Occasionally
- Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds
Occasionally
Eligible partners will receive:
- A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
- Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
- Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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