Industrial Construction Electrician

Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

$31.41 - $38.56/ hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), other hours as needed to fit business needs

On-site with periodic travel to branch locations

Location

10618 Apison Pike Collegedale, TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking an Industrial Construction Electrician in our Corporate Shop team. As an Electrician, you'll be hands-on, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and components. You'll also play a crucial role in the construction and installation of electrical components and systems.

• Take on a diverse range of electrical responsibilities associated with building power and lighting systems to fine-tuning network systems
• Handle electrical modification and/or new installation of manufacturing equipment
• Complete scheduled work task as assigned
• Travel to the Branch Plants for line installations or modifications
• Use a computer to manage job assignments, schedules, labor and material tracking, etc.
• Maintain a tidy and arcuate inventory of parts and supplies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED, Electrical trade school certification, with 3 to 5 years' experience in related field or training
• Willingness to obtain either a Chattanooga City Journeyman Electrician License or a Plant Master License
• Demonstrated ability to follow current NEC requirements that guide daily work practices
• Experience with installation and modification of new and old equipment
• Experience with Commercial Structures wiring
• Experience with Industrial distribution power wiring, panel control wiring and equipment wiring
• History of proficiency in the operation in the safe use of multiple types of hand and power tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain aerial operator's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certifications
• Current drivers' license and good driving record
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed, self-motivated, creative and interested in helping others excel and work effectively on a team or independently
• Solid computer skills
• Ability to work in extreme conditions (heights, temperatures, indoors and outdoors, and trenches)
• Willingness to travel to branch plants as needed
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC wiring experience
• Above average mechanical aptitude
• Current Electrical Journeyman license
• Understanding and support of Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Demonstrated history of work planning and estimating

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer