Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

McCain Foods; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day ONE of employment

401k match up to 6%

PTO and holidays

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking an Electronics & Instrumentation Technician apprentice at their Wisconsin Rapids facility. You’ll gain hands-on training in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, and control while working with experienced technicians in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You’ll learn to interpret schematics and be involved in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting PLCs/HMIs, and improving equipment reliability; there are opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Interest in electrical systems, industrial maintenance, automation, or instrumentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Willingness to enroll in and complete a registered apprenticeship or related technical training program.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Support daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Learn to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Assist with the testing, calibration, and maintenance of process instrumentation devices, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement systems.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities involving PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and automated control systems under supervision.
• Assist with motor control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor starters, MCCs, and power distribution equipment.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Support equipment upgrades, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS system.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety standards, and safe work practices.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through collaboration, communication, and continuous learning.

Job description

Position Title: Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

At McCain, we believe in developing future talent and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. We are seeking a motivated and mechanically inclined Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice to join our Maintenance team at our Wisconsin Rapids facility.

What You’ll Be Doing.

This role provides hands‑on training and practical experience in industrial electrical systems, process instrumentation, automation, and control within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced electricians and instrumentation technicians, the E&I Apprentice will develop the technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and safety mindset required to support reliable plant operations while progressing through a structured apprenticeship program.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about technology, problem‑solving, and building a career in industrial maintenance and automation.

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Support daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Learn to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Assist with the testing, calibration, and maintenance of process instrumentation devices, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement systems.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities involving PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and automated control systems under supervision.
• Assist with motor control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor starters, MCCs, and power distribution equipment.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Support equipment upgrades, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS system.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety standards, and safe work practices.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through collaboration, communication, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Interest in electrical systems, industrial maintenance, automation, or instrumentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Willingness to enroll in and complete a registered apprenticeship or related technical training program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in industrial manufacturing environments, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, and food processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Completion of coursework in:
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electro-Mechanical Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Mechatronics
  • Automation & Controls
• Prior manufacturing, maintenance, military, or technical experience.
• Familiarity with PLCs, electrical circuits, and industrial controls.
• Understanding of food manufacturing environments and GMP requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong desire to learn industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and troubleshooting concepts.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a production-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish colors for electrical wiring identification.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.

What You'll Learn

• Industrial electrical systems (120V through 480V)
• Motor controls and power distribution
• PLCs and automation systems
• Industrial networking and communication systems
• Instrumentation calibration and process controls
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Food manufacturing equipment and process systems
• Preventative and predictive maintenance practices
• Electrical safety and NFPA standards

Why Join Us?

• Earn while you learn through a structured apprenticeship program.
• Hands‑on training with experienced technicians and electricians.
• Career path to Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Stable employment in an essential food manufacturing industry.
• Opportunities for advancement and technical development.

Benefits of the role.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Insurance day ONE of employment
• 401k match up to 6%
• PTO, holiday pay, wellness days
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Set schedule/overtime allowances
• Education reimbursement

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: Starting at $35.53 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well‑being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well‑being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Fort Atkinson || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Milwaukee || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.