Maintenance Electrician (LME)

Pacific Coast Producers•Salem, OR

6h•$40•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a talented and experienced Maintenance Electrician (LME) to join our team at our Production Facility in Salem, OR. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors, and flavors and employs between 70-100 employees. Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour. Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts. Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees. Why Join PCP? Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years, our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you’ll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and reliably every day. At PCP, we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on: Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security. Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract). Employee Assistance Program and life insurance. Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years. About PCP Summary Established in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada. Our facility is located in Salem, OR which is a thriving city in the heart of Willamette Valley, offering a vibrant downtown, strong sense of community, and access to outdoor recreation. As the capital of Oregon, it's only a 45-minute drive from Portland, making it a great location for those seeking urban amenities and a smaller community feel.

Requirements

Completed a related educational degree, certificate, or program; and/or comparable work experience, plus formal training in this area
Holds applicable licensing and certificate(s) (LME)
A fundamental aptitude, which may be assessed by a practical exam.
Experience in food production and manufacturing environment
Able to understand and utilize PLC programs to aid in troubleshooting.
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively.
Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, crouch, and perform job duties with limited assistance
Must be able to effectively work under pressure time constraints and stressful situations.
Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
Must have good attendance and safety record

Responsibilities

Perform limited electrical maintenance and repairs of wiring, conduit, and various electrical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair or install motors, switches, circuit breakers, lighting, electrical outlets.
Install, connect, adjust and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.
Plan layout and installation of wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on specs and codes.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, or test lamps.
Possess demonstrable skills for specifying and properly sizing of wire, conduit, circuit breakers and fuses per NEC and other applicable codes.
Read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components.
Troubleshoot and install VFD’s, motor controls systems, valves, and other electrical components.
Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), verify operation of inputs and outputs on devices through the use of a test meter.
High mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools to perform repairs
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
defined-benefit pension plan
Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

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