Electrician

Kelly Services; Dillard (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a skilled Electrician for a direct hire in the Dillard, Oregon area. You will perform highly skilled electrical maintenance, install equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, motors, drives, and instrumentation while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 4+ years in industrial maintenance, ability to work overtime and weekends, and proficient use of test instruments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years in industrial maintenance or equivalent education.
• Overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts required.
• Experience with electrical drawings and schematics.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds; work in heat/cold.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled electrical maintenance tasks including equipment installation.
• Repair and PM electrical machinery; includes motors, drives, conveyors and PLC controls.
• Analyze cause of breakdown during downtime to guide repairs.
• Determine and complete maintenance to return equipment to operation.
• Follow lockout/tagout and plant safety rules; maintain clean work area.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Industrial maintenance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical certificate

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Megger

PLC knowledge

VFD knowledge

Job description

Kelly has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity available for an Electrician in the Dillard, Oregon area! This role is an integral part of a leading production company that has a team of passionate professionals that value safety, integrity, and excellence in all that they do! Does this sound like you?

Key Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled electrical maintenance tasks including equipment installation
• Repair and PM electrical machinery; this may include, but not limited to, such equipment as AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyors and packaging systems and instrumentation and PLC controls
• In downtime situations, must be able to analyze cause of breakdown with equipment
• Must also determine and complete maintenance repairs required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions
• Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to plant safety rules as well as follow excellent housekeeping practices to help maintain a clean work environment
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a group
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Models company core values

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Stable employment history with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Maintenance work AND/OR equivalent education to include vocational/technical school certificate/diploma
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on-call and rotating shifts and holidays
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools
• Experience with reading electrical drawings and schematics
• Troubleshooting experience, including the use of necessary test instruments such as digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, megger, etc.
• Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation
• Able to work in extreme heat/cold, navigate catwalks and ladders
• Physical ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, which includes climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping and bending
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively
• Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts in an industrial environment
• Team oriented
• Willing and able to learn new jobs and skills
• A personal and total commitment to observe all safety rules and regulations including NEC and NFPA70E (including LOTO and Arc Flash)
• Knowledge of DC motors and motor controls
• Knowledge of AC motors and motor controls
• Knowledge of DC, VFD, and servo drives
• Knowledge of single phase and 3-phase power distribution systems
• Knowledge of various process instrumentation, including pressure, flow, temperature, level, weight, etc
• Knowledge of PLC controls, HMI operator interfaces, and control systems networking
• Working knowledge of basic industrial mechanical issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS
• Knowledge of fire alarm and protection systems
• Experienced in pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems
• Excellent skills in root cause analysis
• Previous experience in Rockwell Software RSLogix5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio (Editor, Me, and SE), AB PowerFlex VFD's and Kinetics Servos, and Ethernet IP networks using AB Stratix switches

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.