Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Quaker Oats, a division of PepsiCo, is an exciting place to work and start your career! We are currently recruiting Industrial Maintenance Electricians for full-time opportunities at the Cedar Rapids Plant.

As an Industrial Maintenance Electrician, you will be part of a department focused on optimizing the operations of our packaging & processing equipment. You will work in an autonomous fashion to respond to machine stoppages, troubleshoot complex equipment issues and focus on root cause problem solving for the prevention of future downtime.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical controls and systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot issues with Allen Bradley components and PLC’s utilizing Logix 5000, SLC 500, PLC5 and other Rockwell Software controls.
• Frequent work with industrial controls, PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, servo motors, metal detectors, weighing systems, temperature controllers, various feeding systems, extrusion systems, material transport systems and mixing systems.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing 120/208, 277/480 and assisting with 13,800 volt electrical systems.

Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will be able to operate in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills. Past experience with root cause problem solving and troubleshooting complex machinery is required.
• These positions require the ability to work on 1st

, 2nd

and 3rd

shifts and the ability to work a 12 hour alternate work schedule.

• Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance and/or five years’ experience is required

• Familiarity with LOTO and safe work practices is required

• Strong background in Rockwell software, PLC’s, and HMI’s

• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Ability to earn up to 6 weeks paid vacation
• 13 paid holidays
• Competitive benefits package
• PepsiCo Retirement Contribution and 401K Match

Join the 2,500 Quaker associates that work hard to bring you the snacks you love by submitting your application today.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: / Minority / / Protected Veteran / /

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)