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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.

For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fort Smith, AR to Van Buren, AR please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:

Simmons Foods Hiring Center
4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D
Fort Smith, AR 72903

In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center after our online applications are reviewed

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Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and team members to apply 70+ years of experience to serving customers.

Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 15 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Animal Nutrition boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products.

With 8,000+ team members, Simmons Foods, Inc. and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world.