Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location:Omaha, NE
Shift: M-TH 6 am - 4:30 pm, Friday's as needed 

*** $2500 Sign On Bonus ***

Starting pay $34/hr + based on experience 

Work 4 days a week/10 hours per day
3 weeks of PTO (pro rated in the first year.) 
Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $250) and steel toed shoes (up to $75)

Compana Pet Brands is a global leader in pet care and nutrition dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families today and for generations to come.
A career at Compana Pet Brands is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to work with a team of diverse, creative pet lovers who understand that pets are part of the family and, just like family, they always come first! Just as each of our brands brings its own personality to our product portfolio, each Compana employee brings his or her own unique set of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to our business. We are actively seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our growing organization and help us Nurture What You Love!  We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Technician with working mechanical knowledge and strong skills in electrical diagnostics to support our production operations. Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting packaging & processing equipment to help maximize plant uptime and performance.

As our Electrical Maintenance Technician, you’ll make an impact by:

• Helping to sustain/improve plant operating performance. Identify root causes of equipment downtime or delay. Follow a structured, cost-effective approach to problem solving.
• Installing electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Maintaining electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure they are safe and operating properly.
• Effectively diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and controls.
• Operating and maintaining the CMMS in an effective and productive manner.
• Recording issues, parts used, and labor hours accumulated to complete task or assignment.
• Supporting plant preventative maintenance program, working to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college or trade-related accreditation preferred.
• Five years industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment. 
• Able to understand, read and create electrical wiring diagrams. Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Thorough understanding of electrical theory and the National Electric Codes.
• Good understanding of mechanical power systems and theory.
• Able to bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, walk across uneven surfaces, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights over 20 feet, lift up to 50 pounds (some overhead lifting), and stand for long periods.
• To better ensure for the operational performance and safety of the business and the individual, the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English is required Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

What we have for you:

• A growing team making a difference in the lives of pets and pet families
• Great work/life balance with generous PTO, paid holidays and more!
• Differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• A generous Employee Referral program
• A comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, vision as well as life insurance, long and short term disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Employee Assistance program to support you well being
• Opportunity to enroll in voluntary pet insurance and access to free 24/7 veterinary telehelp line.

Disclaimers:
This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of the tasks this position may be required to perform.
Compana Pet Brands takes into consideration a candidate's education, training and experience when determining the salary level for potential new employees.  
Sign on bonus pay out schedule: $1250 after 30 days, $1250 after 120 days
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