Electrical Technician

Adams Group Inc.•Arbuckle, CA

22d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf. Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are. Our Legacy of Innovation While we stay true to our values, our success across five generations comes from our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to the needs of a changing food landscape. Embodying the spirit of California, we push boundaries, pioneer new standards, and create better-for-all alternatives that nourish people from infancy to adulthood. More Than a Job—A Purpose At Adams Group, we offer more than careers; we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're producing high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices, or building trusted relationships across our global network, your work helps nourish lives and communities across generations. We care deeply for our people, build strong relationships with our partners, deliver consistently for our customers, and enrich the communities we serve. Together, we're elevating industry standards and making a lasting impact on the world. Join Our Story Come be part of a legacy where good starts with you. At Adams Group, you don't just have a career—you have a legacy. Our Core Values At Adams Group, we live by five core values that guide everything we do: Quality in all we do Doing the right thing Building relationships for shared success Adapting to change Leaving the world better than we found it Position Summary: The Maintenance Electrician is a member of the Maintenance Team reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager/Supervisors/Shift Leaders. The Maintenance Electrician ensures operation of production machinery and electrical equipment by troubleshooting, performing repairs and preventive maintenance in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience working as an Electrician in an industrial manufacturing or similar environment
Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits and using NEC Code Book
Experienced in handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC
Experience with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and programming of VFD’s
Experience with troubleshooting PLC’s
Ability to troubleshoot and repair motor control centers (MCC) and all circuit protection devices
Diagnose and apply results using: Voltmeters, ammeters, IR and megger
Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
Able to work in all weather conditions
Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

Experienced in Process Controls
Ability to become qualified to operate lifting equipment (Fork Truck, Ariel lift, Etc.)
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Highly motivated and self-directed
Familiar with current Arc Flash regulations
Position may require employee to work around and troubleshoot energized equipment

Responsibilities

Install, repair and test electrical systems on industrial equipment including, Motors, sensors, pumps, PLC control systems, power distribution, lighting, and network systems to NEC standards.
Perform final system check out with full understanding of what the equipment does / is supposed to do
Retrieve and close out PMs and work orders from CMMS system. Make recommendations for PM adjustments and/or PM additions to equipment.
Perform monitoring of ladder logic programs for troubleshooting, monitoring input/output modules, and modifications for process improvements
Work from technical manuals, schematics, drawings, sketches, SOPs, written and verbal instructions
Participate in all AVO training related to his/her job to gain knowledge/skills/abilities needed for exceptional performance.
Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation.
Follow all Adams safety rules and regulations including working knowledge of arc flash, lock out/Tag Out (LOTO), fall protection equipment, National Electric Code (NEC) and other forms of personal protective equipment.
Communicate in a professional and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved.
Be an involved/engaged member of the team and willing to act and think independently.
Maintain a high level of accountability.
Reliability to carry out duties and follow instructions.
As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.