USA-MO St Louis

Full time

R28952

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.

As an Electronics Maintenance Team Member, you will play a critical role in ensuring operational reliability and preventing downtime. By performing proactive inspections, testing, and issue resolution, you'll keep systems running smoothly while working with voltages ranging from 5V DC to 600V AC. Your responsibilities will include control and automation installations, project work, and multi-craft tasks beyond electrical maintenance.

Your day-to-day will involve troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supporting automation systems-all vital steps in keeping production efficient and safe. This role offers opportunities to work independently while collaborating with a team that values safety and continuous improvement.

This is more than an electrical position-it's a chance to contribute directly to our mission of delivering high-quality products, while working in a culture built on teamwork, respect, and innovation.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Electronics Maintenance Team Member

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and upgrades motors, drives, PLCs, and machine controls while adhering to NEC, OSHA, and food safety standards.

• Provides electrical safety training and ensures compliance with arc flash and LOTO procedures.

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:

• Coordinates thermal scans.

• Maintains documentation for electrical systems, including single-line diagrams and calibration procedures.

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

• Follows SQF and GMP standards.

• Collaborates with QA on equipment calibration.

• Ensures alignment with OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations while supporting autonomous maintenance activities.

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:

• Delivers training on relay logic, AC/DC motor troubleshooting, VFDs, and PLC programming.

• Assists maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.

• Works with internal and external teams on plant projects.

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:

• Conducts resistance testing of motors and circuits.

• Tests electrical equipment up to 600 volts.

• Manages plant IT hardware.

• Supports corporate IT with infrastructure, including SAP terminals, IP phones, Ethernet, and fire systems.

Knowledge, Training and Experience:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Two years combined technical college and/or experience in an industrial electrical role.

• Certified Rockwell Automation classes are a plus.

• Brings over five years of industrial PLC and electrical experience; an associate degree in Electronics or Electromechanical Technologies is preferred.

Technical & Mechanical Skills:

• Skilled in electrical/electronic components, PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley), control systems, and variable speed drives with a strong foundation in electrical theory and diagnostic tools.

Safety & Compliance:

• Adheres to safety protocols (GMPs, PPE, LOTO), understands equipment hazards, and completes required safety training, including forklift operation and confined space certification.

Teamwork, Communication & Leadership:

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others at the worksite regarding work matters, which are mostly conducted in English.  This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed. 

• Builds a positive team spirit.

• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).

Personal Attributes & Work Ethic:

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

• Must be dependable, reliable, and handle equipment safely and sensibly.

• Able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays as determined by business needs.

Physical Demands:

• Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

• Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.

• Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.

• Employees must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.

• Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned.

• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

At Winland Foods, we're passionate about creating exceptional food experiences that bring people together. We are a dynamic and growing company specializing in meal preparation products-from pasta and sauces to plant-based proteins and more. Our portfolio includes beloved consumer brands and custom private-label solutions for retail and foodservice channels.

Why Work With Us?

We believe in being exceptional from the land to the table . That means:

• Commitment to Quality: We consistently exceed industry standards across our value chain.

• Sustainability & Responsibility: We prioritize environmental stewardship and make a positive impact on the world around us.

• People First: The safety, well-being, and growth of our employees are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Culture

We're a team of food enthusiasts who value collaboration, innovation, and integrity. At Winland Foods, you'll find an environment where your ideas matter, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive.

Explore Opportunities

At Winland Foods, you'll find opportunities across operations, supply chain, marketing, and product development-roles where your work truly makes an impact. By joining our team, you become part of a forward-thinking organization that values passion, collaboration, and shared success with our customers. Together, we're shaping the future of food.

To All Recruitment Agencies

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