Electrical Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

at  Ferrara Candy Company Inc

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Ferrara offer excellent benefits, paid time off and holiday schedules, and growth opportunities. Strong starting wages plus shift differential for talented maintenance professionals.
Explore your career opportunities at our manufacturing facility in Chicago (2945 W. 31st)!!
Seeking a talented, Electrical Maintenance Technician to help our organization grow and improve efficiencies. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position will provide technical support, hands-on execution and direction to facilitate maintenance activities including troubleshooting, major overhauls, and critical downtimes.

SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• PLC troubleshooting along with VFDs
• Ability to read and comprehend electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints, schematics, assembly drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and other technical literature.
• Exhibit good communication and teamwork skills.
• Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards at all times and adhere to GMP and SSOPs.
• This position requires knowledge and awareness of manufacturing and industrial sites.
• Protective gear will be required where appropriate.
• The position requires the ability to work overtime, and weekends dependent on business needs

EXPERIENCES THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

Education: related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 5 years of electrical or mechanical maintenance experience or a minimum of a combination of 3 years’ experience and education
Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

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