Journeyman Electrician - Day Shift, Overtime Pay

Simplot Company; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company in Ontario, United States, a GF Plant, seeks a Journeyman Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems and electronic equipment across the facility. The role requires reading blueprints, diagnosing issues, and performing wiring and installation tasks for potato-processing equipment and conveyors.

Day shift (Pitman Schedule) from 6am to 6pm with overtime and night differential; wage is $48.77 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training.
• Journeyman Electrician License from Oregon or reciprocity in nearby states such as Idaho, Utah, Maine, Montana, Arkansas, Washington or Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for machines and potato-processing equipment (conveyors, PLCs).
• Connects wiring between machines and equipment and wires between components.
• Maintains safety per NEC and related standards and codes.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment (transformers, motors, lighting) and replaces damaged components.
• Tests machinery and collaborates with maintenance staff to diagnose issues.
• Replaces faulty electrical components (relays, switches, motors) and positions sensing devices as needed.
• Reads blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Rewires motors and replaces bearings as required.
• Plans wiring layout and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical equipment in buildings.

Skills

Electrical safety

NEC standards knowledge

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years related experience

Job description

Simplot Company in Ontario, United States, a GF Plant, seeks a Journeyman Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems and electronic equipment across the facility. The role requires reading blueprints, diagnosing issues, and performing wiring and installation tasks for potato-processing equipment and conveyors.

Day shift (Pitman Schedule) from 6am to 6pm with overtime and night differential; wage is $48.77 per hour.