Technician - Maintenance Electrical and Controls (Maintenance)

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever.  We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.  IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

The Industrial Maintenance Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving electrical, automation, and mechanical systems throughout the manufacturing facility. This position supports production by minimizing equipment downtime through advanced diagnostics of PLC-controlled equipment, industrial electrical systems, robotics, motion control, and automated packaging equipment while maintaining compliance with all safety, GMP, and food safety standards.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems operating at 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC
• Read, understand, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and control documentation
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC-controlled equipment, including monitoring logic and performing approved minor program modifications
• Troubleshoot and maintain FactoryTalk HMI systems
• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Diagnose and repair motor control circuits, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), contactors, overloads, relays, and associated electrical components
• Troubleshoot Ethernet/IP industrial communication networks and connected automation devices
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyors, packaging equipment, robotics, servo-driven equipment, and machine vision systems
• Perform mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and machine assemblies
• Install, wire, and commission new electrical equipment and automation components
• Complete preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Utilize electrical diagnostic equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and other troubleshooting tools
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history within the CMMS
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Assist production during equipment startups and verify proper machine operation following repairs
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMP, food safety, and company safety policies

How You Will Make an Impact

• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic
• Experience working with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with robotics and automated packaging equipment
• Experience with servo motion systems
• Experience troubleshooting machine vision systems
• Experience working with Ethernet/IP industrial networks
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical college degree or vocational training in PLC/Electrical technology preferred
• Minimum of 5 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity preferred

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position.  A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.