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This is a job for an Electrician A position with the company located in Batesville, MS area.

Job Summary: Fully capable of performing all mechanical maintenance, repair, fabrication, installation, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance on electrical power distribution, controls, and communications for all plant equipment and facilities. Able to provide complete maintenance to all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems within the plant. Familiar with various computer programs and software essential to the position.

Responsibilities: Perform a wide range of general building and equipment maintenance, such as piping, welding, general electrical, carpentry, and metal fabrication. Must be able to use all types of maintenance equipment proficiently including but not limited to MIG/TIG welding, Plasma Cutters, Chop Saws, Drills, Flame Cutting, and Sheet Metal Brakes/Shears. Must possess a working knowledge of all types of electrical systems and controls including but not limited to: Ladder diagrams, schematics, timers, relays, sensors, VFD's, HMI's, PLC's, and related computer software. Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical malfunctions and breakdowns, recommend, and initiate proper activity to repair. Safe working knowledge and skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and all electrical equipment and systems up to 480 volts. Must be capable of understanding and applying all NEC electrical codes as applied to industrial facilities. Disassemble, repair, and rebuild mechanical units, mechanisms, and machines. Communicate with and utilize outside services and support as needed to troubleshoot problems, provide project and maintenance assistance, and offer technical resources. Coordinate and/or perform equipment preventative maintenance and preventative maintenance programs. Install, move, setup, and level new/relocated equipment. Support and assist other maintenance personnel as directed by department supervisor. Must be able to effectively operate a personal computer. Detect and report unusual conditions to production personnel and/or supervisors. Follow all company policies and procedures. Support and adhere to all applicable OSHA regulations and requirements. Maintain cleanliness of department area and equipment. Qualify for forklift and aerial lift certifications. Respond and perform all tasks as assigned by maintenance supervisor or coordinator. Must communicate effectively to all levels of employees and management, written and verbal.

Qualifications: High school diploma. Demonstrated high technical aptitude in all areas of mechanical and electrical maintenance. Journeyman electrician certification preferred. 3 -- 5 years electrical/controls and mechanical background including demonstrated hand-on experience, focused technical coursework, or a combination of both. Strong verbal, written, and professional presentation skills. Must be able to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to exert 25 to 45 pounds of linear force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds frequently to move objects. Must have near visual acuity as required for reading machine manuals, gages, prints, and precision measuring instruments. Must have sufficient hearing to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to diagnose problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.