Electrician Onsite Affton, MO.
Company Overview:
IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.
The Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. IRCA has made 2 bolt-on acquisitions in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin) and pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) in 2022, and recently entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target’s business focuses on high value add specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées.
This transformative deal would create a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues (2022).
Responsibilities:
Performs preventative maintenance tasks, including completion of all related documentation.
Troubleshoots & maintains PLCs and variable speed drive controlled equipment.
Troubleshoots equipment process controls, instrumentation, & calibration.
Installs, bends, and runs conduit and wiring, rigid aluminum and emt.
Comprehends and verifies wiring diagrams.
Project planning, equipment upgrades, modification, and new installation.
Performs mechanical work, valve replacement, bearing replacement, and motor & gearbox replacement.
Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs controllers including hydraulics and pneumatics.
Provides assistance to facility, line, machine, mechanics, and operators.
Provides essential documentation and completes research for root cause analysis when needed.
Affirms maintenance role in the HACCP procedure along with all other departments.
Able to assess and function effectively in an ever-changing environment.
On call or able to reply to calls after hours.
Be able to communicate between multiple departments in scheduling work.
Maintain a clean work area.
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:
Electrical and mechanical ability as defined.
HS diploma or GED.
Demonstrated work experience in an industrial environment.
Technical school training in the form of certified courses, technical degree or related experience.
Facility and facility support equipment training or experience.
Refrigeration and/or ammonia refrigeration experience or training.
Electrician
Classified as General Business
Appropriate English language ability in order to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
