Electrician

Oregon Ice Cream LLC•Eugene, OR

7d•$46 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician/Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining electrical system infrastructure that ensures a safe and effective manufacturing environment. This position also maintains facilities and production equipment to operate in the safest and most productive condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies, and plant reliability strategies.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years related or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
High school diploma (or equivalent) required
Extensive and demonstrated experience with PLCs, HMIs, automation and controls systems, and related troubleshooting; Allen Bradley preferred
Understand and use practical problem solving methodology
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and working effectively under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language; speak, understand, and read written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures
Ability to perform required tasks safely, in a fast paced work environment; ensuring food safety, people safety, quality and efficiency standards are achieved

Nice To Haves

associate's degree or trade school education with demonstrated learnings in electrical maintenance and PLC preferred
Oregon LME or General Journeyman License preferred
Positive attitude and a passion for quality food and ice cream a plus!

Responsibilities

Performs basic and skilled preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on plant systems and equipment; assists in the prioritization of electrical work
Performs system evaluations, electrical design and automation system programming support for all plant manufacturing operations
Performs root-cause analysis, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment such as: blending, cooking, conveyor, scaling, filling, cartooning, coding/printing compressed air, vacuum, hydraulic and refrigeration systems
Troubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits
Troubleshoot electronic boards, PLCs, touch screens, displays, contactors, and motors
Sets up and calibrates instrumentation and systems
Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and layouts
Follows electrical preventative maintenance programs; inspects and repairs electrical operating equipment as necessary
Uses computer systems to keep accurate records; documenting PLC program info, system failures and troubleshooting efforts, work orders, preventative maintenance, etc.
Works with minimal supervision and is self-motivated
Participates in a safe, food safe and respectful work environment, by following company policies, processes and SOPs and proactively communicating concerns or ideas.
Uses knowledge of electrical safety to ensure the company adheres to governmental regulatory programs and policies including electrical codes, fire codes, arc flash, etc.
Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job task and maintaining work areas in a sanitary manner.
Participate in food safety training.
Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Performs other duties as needed and directed to support the goals of the company