LINCOLN PREMIUM POULTRY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Electrician DATE: 4/2026
REPORTS TO: Electrical Supervisor STATUS: Non-Exempt
CORE VALUE COMMITMENT:
All employees will demonstrate our culture of commitment to quality, respect for fellow employees and business partners, and responsibility to the environment and our community.
JOB SUMMARY:
Position is responsible for repairing maintaining, and/or installing equipment as well as performing routine maintenance on equipment and performing electrical repairs throughout the facility.
DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Troubleshooting of industrial controls, three phase motor circuits, and basic electrical systems.
- Install, maintain, modify, and repair all electrical distributions systems and associated electrical equipment.
- Wiring, hook-up, of disconnects switches, push buttons, circuit panels, breakers, suppressors, and transformers.
- Utilized blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
- Assist with installation of new electrical equipment or modify existing equipment.
- Identify opportunities for Electrical System improvements and communicate those to a supervisor or manager.
- Utilize all manner of hand and power tools to diagnose, adjust, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Review work orders to ensure accuracy and maintain documentation of work performed.
- Provide training to peers as requested or needed by supervisor, or training department.
- Make suggestions for correctible measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
- Attend maintenance meetings and trainings as required.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
- MUST have a minimum of 6 months industrial electrical experience, including PLC, VFD, Analog, and advanced electrical controls experience.
- MUST be comfortable and experienced utilizing hand and power tools of all varieties.
- MUST know how to accurately use and read a tape measure as well as industrial blueprints.
- MUST have basic knowledge and safety understanding of electrical components.
- MUST have knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and calculating percentages.
- Skill in using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment ranging from 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner with all plant employees, as well as third party vendors and contractors.
- Ability to operate a forklift, scissors lift, or any other powered equipment or machinery as needed.
- Ability to consistently practice and enforce safe working habits.
- Ability to recognize safety risks and comply with all safety standards.
- Ability to work with a group of technicians or autonomously with limited supervision.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- MUST be able to pass required physical including demonstrating your ability to lift the required weight for each position.
- MUST be able to stand and/or walk for entire 8-hour shift.
- MUST wear correct job specific PPE as designated by company policy.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Associate’s degree or higher in Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics or similar fields preferred.
Note: The above information is only a reflection of the general nature of job duties. Based on business need, additional duties may be assigned.
