Maintenance Electrical Technician - 2nd shift

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members. The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development. POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Electrician Technician is a highly skilled professional who supports industrial operations through advanced electrical troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems. This position will primarily focus on electrical systems, controls, and equipment reliability while also supporting general maintenance technician duties as operational needs require. The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver with strong troubleshooting abilities, industrial electrical experience, and the flexibility to assist across maintenance operations. SAFETY ABILITY: Promote a "Safety First" culture by following all safety rules (including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and Hazard Communication). Report and document all near misses, Injuries, and incidents to the Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor or Leads. QUALITY ABILITY: Perform all duties in accordance with company Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Electrical Responsibilities Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on production and processing equipment. Install, modify, and maintain electrical systems, wiring, panels, motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and controls. Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals. Perform electrical installations for new equipment, upgrades, and facility projects. Support equipment startups, commissioning, and system testing. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation equipment. Ensure all electrical work complies with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes. Assist in developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical systems. Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime and recurring failures. General Maintenance Responsibilities Support mechanical repairs and maintenance activities as needed. Assist maintenance technicians with equipment repairs, installations, and emergency breakdown response. Participate in planned shutdowns, project work, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation. Support maintenance team objectives related to safety, food safety, quality, and production uptime. POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred) Experience with automation and controls systems Welding and fabrication experience is a plus Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred. Strong knowledge of: Industrial electrical systems Motor controls VFDs PLC troubleshooting Sensors and instrumentation 480V 3-phase systems Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Experience troubleshooting production and packaging equipment preferred. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with general maintenance tasks. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. CMMS experience preferred Food manufacturing experience preferred Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and industrial spare parts. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently during the shift. Comfortable working in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Serve as a thought leader when reviewing department KPIs, goals, and major project deliverables. Required to complete all assigned tasks by their due dates and report to management when these are not completed along with reasons and timeline for follow-up completion. Ability to effectively communicate with all plant personnel and provide training when needed to elevate their personal understanding of equipment and/or processes. Willing to work overtime as assigned by leadership to provide coverage/support for production operations. Fluent in Spanish and/or English preferred but not required. Ability to lift occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. and repeatedly lift 50 lbs. Ability to work with outside resources (vendors) as needed. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) as required by the company. Be able to confidently explain the current condition of assets and communicate needs to non-technical employees. Participate in annual production training to ensure compliance with Nichols Farms standards and SOPs. Work with department leadership to understand and complete all tasks assigned even outside of direct job description. JOB ATTRIBUTES: Safety Awareness : Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions. Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Adaptability : Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting. Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriately utilize equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel. Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple deadlines. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to make presentations. Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build working relationships Team Involvement : Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals. Detail-oriented : Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Continuous Improvement : Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and processes. Critical Thinking : Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Active Learning : Understanding of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making. Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company. The primary work environment will be in an office setting. Some work may include being inside the plant manufacturing environment which may include high levels of noise. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.