Electrician

ofi; Firebaugh (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation from Day 1

Paid sick leave

Company paid holidays

401K match

Career growth and learning

Job summary

ofi is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support maintenance and electrical systems in our California plant. The role involves testing, repairing, and upgrading electrical equipment, with a focus on safety and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

The position is fully onsite, with a shift schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and overtime. Candidates should have hands-on electrical experience and knowledge of PLCs, with a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 5 years hands-on electronics experience.
• Certification in Electronics or equivalent training preferred.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs/controls.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and NFPA 70E is required.
• Onsite shift flexibility including evenings/weekends/overtime may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical components.
• Read schematics and sketches; clarify design details.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor drives and controllers.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly maintenance checklists.
• Follow safety, HACCP, GMP, LOTO and related programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial equipment

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

PLC programming

Multi-tasking

Windows basics

Education

Electronics cert

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Industrial tools

Job description

ofi

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs.

With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet.

Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrician will assist with industrial equipment troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service. The Industrial Electrician will be part of the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems in the plant. They will test existing equipment and determine if components of a system need to be upgraded or replaced. They check switches, motors, regulators and other parts of an industrial electrical system as well as hydraulic, pneumatic including PLC upgrades and programming.

The ideal candidate will perform periodic inspections, testing, and adjustments necessary to maintain the processing systems in peak operating condition while adhering to the safety principles and procedures.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance on heavy equipment, and experience with tools required to repair such equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical components of industrial equipment.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical, electronic and mechanical components.
• Read and understand electronic and electrical schematics; draw sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Recommend changes in circuitry of installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Maintain backups of programs from all electrical devices.
• Understand and troubleshoot and repair solid-state motor drives, solid-state temperature controllers, and computer-based controllers.
• Adjust, calibrate and align circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Must be able to check newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintain records of schedules maintenance procedures.
• Follow all safety, health & environmental policies, procedures and regulations per the Company’s HACCP, GMP’s, Lock Out Tag Out, job safe practices and other related programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

• 5 years of hands-on experience within electronics field is required.
• Certificates in Electronics Technology or equivalent training is preferred.
• Documented proficient working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens plc’s/controls/protocols platforms are required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment is required.
• Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations is preferred.
• Qualified in Arc Flash NFPA 70E is required.
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and strong ability to multi-task.
• Basic Computer/keyboard skills and experience using a computer in a Windows environment is required
• Onsite / Shift Requirements: This role is a fully onsite position where employees are expected to be at the worksite for their specific work schedule. Candidates must be able to work the assigned shift schedule, including flexibility to support business needs which may involve rotating schedules, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime as required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!

The pay for this role ranges from $40.00 – $48.60 per hour and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits:

Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.

A Culture of Well-being:

Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.

Family Support:

Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
• Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
• Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
• 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
• Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.