At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.GENERAL SUMMARY: The Technician A is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and industrial machinery, using advanced knowledge of schematics, PLC programming, and safety protocols. They perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and collaborate with operators and mechanics to ensure efficient production. Additionally, they support compliance and administrative tasks such as safety audits, inventory management, and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment. Willing to work on Mechanical as well as Electrical. Read pneumatic schematics and procure correct replacement parts. Read hydraulic schematics and procure correct replacement parts. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core Technical Responsibilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">These are the primary duties essential to the technician's role.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical/electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment (e.g., robots, conveyors, programmable controllers).</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, printed circuit boards, and position sensing devices.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Troubleshoot and repair printers, metal detectors, scales, filler systems, etc.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Test and diagnose malfunctioning machinery using test equipment and collaborate with maintenance workers on action plans.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Tear down and set up equipment needed for daily line operations (e.g., fillers, baggers, labeling equipment, closing machines, cookers).</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist mechanics when necessary for line repair.</li> </ul> Advanced Technical Knowledge <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">These skills demonstrate a higher level of expertise and are critical for complex troubleshooting and system optimization.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advanced understanding of electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advanced understanding of complex PLC programs: read, identify errors, monitor, troubleshoot, and potentially write simple or complex programs.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to read and draw electrical blueprints and schematics.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Advanced knowledge in arc-flash and lock-out/tag-out procedures.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must possess mechanical aptitude in an industrial setting.</li> </ul> Preventative & Routine Maintenance <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">These tasks ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work with the Manager to schedule preventative maintenance.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Complete preventative maintenance as directed.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform clean-up duties to ensure contamination-free products.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Complete required reports in a timely fashion.</li> </ul> Collaboration & Support <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">These responsibilities involve working with others to maintain productivity and safety.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work with machine operators during production to ensure high productivity.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Notify the Supervisor immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are discovered.</li> </ul> Administrative & Compliance Tasks <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">These duties support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Research and order needed parts, obtain POs, and maintain accurate inventory of parts.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform safety audits as required.</li> </ul> Other Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedures. </li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Possess ability to be on call once a month for one (1) full week.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must possess the ability and willingness to work extended hours as needed; dependent on workload, project completion and supervision discretion.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Education & Experience <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">High school diploma or GED, preferred.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Two-year technical degree in industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology or related course work, preferred.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">5+ years of experience in industrial or electrical equipment maintenance.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Equivalent combination of education and experience.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Previous hands-on apprenticeship or internship program, a plus.</li> </ul> Skills & Abilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be able to read electrical blueprints and schematics.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to work with a little supervision. </li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must have a basic understanding of machine and line operation and requirements for an acceptable product. </li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must have competent troubleshooting techniques. </li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be an employee of the Distribution Center for a minimum of one year.</li> </ul> Preferred Certifications <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Forklift Certification, required</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintenance Certification (CMRT or ETA)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">OSHA 10/30-Hour Certification-Willing to obtain certification through on-site training.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">First Aid/CPR/AED-Willing to obtain certification through on-site training.</li> </ul> TEAMWORK AT LAKESIDE (TAL): PHYSICAL DEMANDS: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. </li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. </li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds.</li> </ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be excessive during certain production activities.</li> <li style="line-height:12.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts & in adverse conditions.</li> </ul> Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Maintenance/Electrical Technician (Belgium, WI, US, 53004) @ Lakeside Foods

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