Maintenance Electrical Technician- 2nd shift

Nichols Farms

Hanford, CA

Pay: $34-$42/hr

Shift: Full time

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.
• Abili