# Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician)

> Prestage · Camden, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-15

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Prestage Foods of South Carolina - 23

## Description

**General:**

Electrician role supports the electrical/mechanical needs of a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant. The role willingly seeks knowledge and responsibilities of multi-craft in the electrical/ mechanical field. The position reports to the maintenance supervisor w/ primary work schedule of M-F, with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.

**Specific Duties / Responsibilities:**

-   Successfully employs electrical preventative maintenance (PM) and best practices
-   Routinely applies working knowledge of all facility equipment and processes to troubleshoot equipment electrical-related failures and minimize downtime
-   Proactively uses knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, AC/DC circuits, equipment settings and ware to administer repairs
-   Applies skills and experience with industrial power to run conduit and wire for new and existing services, motor circuits, etc.
-   Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and code; promotes a safe work environment for self and staff.
-   Assists co-workers with repairs and willingly shares knowledge with others
-   Investigates and brings continuous improvement suggestions to appropriate resources
-   Works with minimal supervision and brings opportunities forward
-   Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

## Requirements

**Education:**

-   GED (Min.);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
-   Electrical coursework / certificate (preferred)
-   **Experience:** Min. of 2 years of work experience in related field

**Skills/Abilities/Attributes:**

-   Working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems
-   Solid understanding of electrical code and regulations (preferred/ not required)
-   Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment
-   Team player and leader w/ excellent communication skills;

**Physical Requirements:**

-   Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
-   Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
-   Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment e.g. 35-40 / 100 degrees
-   Exposure to low & high voltage equipment & conveying systems

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Wellness Resources

## Apply

[Apply at Prestage](https://apply.workable.com/prestage/j/1333D8D13B/apply)

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