Limited Maintenance Electrician

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to ensure equipment integrity and support Preventative Maintenance programs. You will troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment and perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production machinery.

The ideal candidate holds a Limited Maintenance Electrician License and has experience working with Allen Bradley and Square D PLCs. You should be comfortable working shift schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• LME License issued by the State of Washington is required.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems up to 480V.
• Strong mechanical background in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment integrity and timely repair.
• Support the Preventative Maintenance program.
• Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Mechanical repair skills

Use of Allen Bradley and Square D PLCs

Knowledge of compressed air systems

Familiarity with control devices

Education

Current Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) License

Tools

Power tools

Welders

Drill presses

Job description

Position is responsible for ensuring equipment integrity and timely repair. Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime. Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make required repairs (troubleshooting of equipment issues). Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment. Inspect, operate and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and validate work performed. Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock‑out / Tag‑out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), personal safety standards, food safety standards as well as OSHA standards. Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment as well as all plant electrical and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, feed control systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly. Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders, detailed logs and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.

Assist with equipment change‑overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed. Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists. Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality. Participate in Continuous Improvement, provide suggestions to improve processes and participate in team projects. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Current Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) License issued by the State of Washington. Training and experience in use of Allen Bradley and Square D PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, servos, etc. is a plus. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480V, 3‑phase, read and interpret electrical drawings. Experience maintaining manufacturing systems and equipment in an automated plant including electro‑mechanical/multi‑craft/multi‑skilled maintenance practices. Strong plus if trained and experienced in compressed air systems, boilers and hydraulics. Strong mechanical background in a production setting troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes, conveyors, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, and brakes.

Knowledgeable in use of all power tools, hand tools, welders, drill presses, etc. Experience with control devices such as switches, photo‑eyes, proximity sensors, push buttons, contactors, motors, motor starters, single and three‑phase electrical components, transformers, etc. Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches and through verbal communication. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed.

Willing to work shift schedules plus overtime as dictated by the needs of the business, including weekends and holidays. Practical problem‑solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of variables. Ability to lift 50–70lbs. Performs highly repetitive motions, stand for eight plus hours. While performing job duties, the associate will occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. Ability to climb ladders, stairways, use a m‑lift/scissor lift at ceiling heights or above with proper safety equipment and work in non‑air‑conditioned environment. While performing job duties, the associate will frequently walk, use hands to feel or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. Frequent exposure to oils and greases or coolants.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to meet all physical demands listed in the job description. The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.