Electrical Maintenance Technician

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Job Description

TITLE: Maintenance Electrical Technician

LOCATION: Oswego, IL  

SHIFT & HOURS: Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Hiring Hourly Rate: $33.73/Hr. to $39.73/Hr.

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Maintenance Electrical Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and controls in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of plant machinery and infrastructure by applying electrical expertise and adhering to company and regulatory safety standards.

As a Maintenance Electrical Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and control panels.

• Install, test, and service wiring, equipment, and fixtures in compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams to perform accurate diagnostics.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Document all maintenance activities in CMMS and support inventory/parts management.
• Obtain Forklift Certification within 60 days of hire.

The Maintenance Electrical Technician position may be right for you if you:

• Have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electrical systems.
• Possess experience with PLCs, HMIs, MCCs, and industrial power distribution.
• Are safety-conscious and follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where minimizing downtime is critical.

• Qualified candidates will have:
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and electrical safety practices.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools (multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters).
• Must be willing and able to work onsite in Oswego, IL, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
• Must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship available).

What will set you apart:

• Journey Electrician License.
• OSHA 10/30 Hour, NFPA 70E Certification, or Arc Flash Safety Training.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a related industry.
• Technical or Vocational Training in Industrial Electricity is a plus.
• 5 years of electrical maintenance experience is a plus!

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will occasionally need to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Environmental Concerns 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Dust and odor present in environment.

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Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / “private label” soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice – restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias – as well as industrial – food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries – and specialty retail – grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits. ​

At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food™ , and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers. ​

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived  characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental  disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.