Industrial Electrician - Food-Processing Plant Automation

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp, a leader in the snack industry, seeks an Electrician responsible for maintaining plant electrical and control equipment to maximize uptime and production. You will install power, diagnose PLCs, repair motors, and ensure safety and GMP compliance across lines.

The role requires reading schematics, troubleshooting drives and sensors, and coordinating with maintenance teams. OSHA knowledge and a journeyman license are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Hold a general journeyman or limited electrician license and OSHA knowledge.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and control wiring.
• Knowledge of food processing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install power, wiring and conduit for machines including robots and conveyors.
• Diagnose PLCs, transformers, motors and replace faulty components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/mechanical systems to maximize uptime.
• Operate equipment and ensure compliance with GMP and PPE guidelines.
• Document work in CMMS and assist with uptime improvements.

Skills

Organization & time management

Problem solving

Blueprints & schematics reading

Communication

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Education

Journeyman electrician license

OSHA regulations knowledge

Food processing knowledge (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

J&J Snack Foods Corp, a leader in the snack industry, seeks an Electrician responsible for maintaining plant electrical and control equipment to maximize uptime and production. You will install power, diagnose PLCs, repair motors, and ensure safety and GMP compliance across lines.

The role requires reading schematics, troubleshooting drives and sensors, and coordinating with maintenance teams. OSHA knowledge and a journeyman license are essential for success.