Industrial Electrician

ofi; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation from Day 1

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth & Learning

Job summary

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. The Industrial Electrician role is based on-site at our Oregon facility, reporting to the Maintenance Manager to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, PLC controls, and process instrumentation across the plant.

You will diagnose faults, calibrate instruments, and perform preventative maintenance while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. This role requires strong problem-solving and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Oregon State General Journeyman license required.
• 3 years of manufacturing electrical experience preferred.
• Forklift certification expected; uncertified can qualify with training.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical and electronic testing techniques.
• Ability to read operation manuals and use precision diagnostic tools.
• Experience with PLC controls.
• Proficient with Windows/Office; English communication.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical laws.
• Must be able to work in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work on power distribution and PLC control systems.
• Conduit and conductor installation and terminations for various cables.
• Network cable installation, termination, and testing; panel wiring from schematics.
• Suggest improvements to designs, installations and safety practices.
• Operate and calibrate process instrumentation; setup tasks.
• Diagnose faults in electrical, mechanical, control, and pneumatic systems.
• Review PLC code to assist fault diagnostics.
• Test safety systems such as detectors and gas sensors.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Maintain documentation of work and materials.

Skills

Oregon Journeyman license

3 years manufacturing experience

Forklift certification

Electrical testing techniques

Precison tools & diagnostics

PLC controls

Microsoft Windows & Office

Industrial electrical laws

English communication

Tools

PLC Controls

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Description

ofi

Description

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

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Industrial Electrician will perform a full range of duties and may provide technical assistance and guidance to lower-level staff. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems, control systems, and process instrumentation throughout the facility. The Industrial Electrician will perform routine and emergency maintenance on electrical distribution systems, digital and analog control systems, PLC systems and networks, pneumatic systems, transducers, sensors, and other plant electrical devices. This role will perform diagnostic analysis of failed or faulty electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components and systems to determine appropriate resolution for return to service. In addition, the Industrial Electrical will perform periodic inspections, testing, adjustments, calibrations and servicing activities necessary to maintain the electrical, and control systems in peak operating conditions. All duties performed will be done so while adhering to the safety principles and procedures required by ofi as well as ensuring full industrial electrical compliance with applicable regulatory standards, i.e. OSHA, OESC, ORS, etc.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work associated with industrial electric power distribution and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control systems.
• Conduit and conductor installation and terminations ranging from 28 awg multi-conductor cable to 500 MCM.
• Network cable installation, termination, and testing, Control system component panel build and wiring from technical sketches, electrical schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Suggest improvements that optimize performance regarding designs, installations, hardware selection, and safety practices.
• Properly operate equipment in the application deployed by understanding the principles by which process instrumentation functions and perform set-up and calibration tasks.
• Perform root-cause fault diagnostics on live electrical systems to identify and correct electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic, and computer system failures.
• Perform basic online Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code review to assist in fault diagnostic tasks.
• Conduct tests to verify the performance of safety systems including fire detectors, hazardous material sensors, and gas detectors.
• Perform the tasks associated with the preventative maintenance program on production, packaging and milling equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical, electronic, hydraulic, gas burner, and pneumatic test instruments.
• Wire machines and electrical panels in line with prints.
• Maintain required documentation of work and material utilized for task.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance with operations staff for minimal disruptions to operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

• Oregon State General Journeyman license or Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant (PJ) or Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) required.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and replacing electrical equipment and machinery preferred.
• Ability to be forklift certification. The employee will be considered without certification but will be required to attain one for the position.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical and electronic testing techniques and procedures is required.
• Ability to use a variety of precision tools and diagnostic equipment is required. Will be required to read and interpret operation and maintenance instructions and manuals.
• Experience with PLC Controls
• Knowledge of math to perform and understand basic calculations is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer are required.
• Must be familiar with industrial and electrical laws.
• Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English is required.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, dusty, odorous, and noisy environments is required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at high elevations, atop ladder or man lift, on the roof, underneath equipment is 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 $41.00 - $51.50 Hourly 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.