Maintenance Electrician

Industrial Electrician – Food Manufacturing (4:00 AM Start)

Location: Vernon, CA
Shift: Early Morning (4:00 AM start required)
Industry: Frozen Food Manufacturing / USDA Facility

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support a high-volume frozen food manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role focused on electrical troubleshooting, controls support, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to production issues during early morning startup and first-shift operations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, industrial electrical systems, refrigeration interfaces, and automated packaging lines in a food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls Support

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems including motors, MCCs, control panels, sensors, and power distribution.


• Diagnose and respond to PLC-controlled equipment faults, including alarms, interlocks, and I/O issues.


• Troubleshoot VFDs and servo systems (fault codes, overloads, wiring, parameter issues).


• Support automated equipment including:
  
  
  
  • Spiral freezers and freezer conveyors
  
  
  • Ovens and kettle systems
  
  
  • Packaging conveyors
  
  
  • Horizontal form-and-seal machines
  
  
  • Metal detectors and inspection equipment
  
  
  
  

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled PMs on electrical and controls components to reduce unplanned downtime.


• Inspect wiring, sensors, panels, motors, and safety devices.


• Identify recurring electrical issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.

Startup & Production Support

• Provide early-morning startup support for production lines beginning at 4:00 AM.


• Work directly with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.


• Respond quickly to breakdowns during critical startup windows.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, and USDA/GMP requirements.


• Maintain food safety standards during all repairs.


• Document work accurately in the CMMS.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician in manufacturing (food manufacturing strongly preferred).


• Strong troubleshooting skills in:
  
  
  
  • Industrial electrical systems (480V / 3-phase)
  
  
  • PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley preferred)
  
  
  • VFDs and motor controls
  
  
  • Sensors (photo-eyes, proximity, encoders, temperature)
  
  
  
  


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic.


• Experience working around refrigeration or freezer systems (ammonia exposure a plus).


• Comfortable working in cold environments (freezers) and hot production areas.


• Ability to start work consistently at 4:00 AM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with horizontal form-and-seal packaging equipment.


• Experience in USDA or FDA-regulated food manufacturing facilities.


• Basic welding or fabrication ability (minor brackets, guards, repairs).


• CMMS experience (MP2, Fiix, eMaint, SAP PM, or similar).


• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, but not required.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Early morning shift starting at 4:00 AM.


• Must be flexible for overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins.


• Work in freezer, wet, and high-temperature environments as required.


• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on equipment at heights.

Why Join Us

• Stable, growing frozen food manufacturer


• Modern automated equipment and production lines


• Strong maintenance leadership and support


• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities


• Opportunity to make a real impact on uptime and reliability