Electrical Technician presso Eatery Essentials Inc.

Description

Job Summary:

An Electronic Technician performs duties to maintain production equipment and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems for extrusion and thermoforming equipment, including heaters, VFDs, motors, sensors, and PLCs.
•  Perform preventive maintenance on high-voltage systems, control panels, and safety interlocks.
•  Support production by diagnosing downtime issues quickly and implementing long-term solutions.
•  Work closely with mechanical technicians and operators to ensure machines are running safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety standards (including lockout/tagout and arc flash safety).
• Document work performed and assisted in updating PM schedules within Amiability to read and design circuit diagrams.

Requirements

Required skills and competencies:

• Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• OSHA 30 – General Industry
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting Certification (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) & Motor Control Training
• CCST (Certified Control Systems Technician) or equivalent instrumentation training

Preferred Skills

• Experience in plastics manufacturing (extrusion and thermoforming)
• Knowledge of thermocouple calibration, heater banks, vacuum systems, and pneumatic/hydraulic controls.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for work order management.
• Cross-training in mechanical systems (pneumatics, hydraulics, millwright skills) a plus.

Shift Coverage

• Must be able to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment with rotating or assigned shifts.
•  Availability for occasional overtime, weekend, or holiday shifts to support production demands.
•  Participation in an on-call rotation for urgent troubleshooting and maintenance needs.
• Flexibility to support plant shutdowns, equipment startups, and project installations outside of regular hours.

Eatery Essentials/EE Dallas QB is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.