Maintenance Electrician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in The Dalles, Oregon seeks a Maintenance Electrician to support our growing production facility. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation to keep manufacturing lines running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have related education or experience, PLC familiarity, reading blueprints, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The position is full-time with potentially some overtime on various shifts.

Qualifications

• Completed related education or applicable work experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in food production/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Able to understand and utilize PLC programs to aid troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate effective communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs of wiring, conduit, and systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair or install motors, switches, circuit breakers, lighting and outlets.
• Install, calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.
• Plan wiring layouts based on specs and codes.
• Use testing equipment such as oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
• Size wires, conduit, breakers and fuses per NEC and codes.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose issues.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components.
• Troubleshoot and install VFDs and motor controls.
• Work with PLCs to verify inputs/outputs using test meters.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and perform duties with limited assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Related degree/certificate

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

VFDs

Test lamps

Job description

Kelly is currently seeking a talented and experienced Maintenance Electrician for an exciting Direct Hire opportunity within a growing production facility in The Dalles, Oregon!

Primary job duties:

• Perform limited electrical maintenance and repairs of wiring, conduit, and various electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair or install motors, switches, circuit breakers, lighting, electrical outlets.
• Install, connect, adjust and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.
• Plan layout and installation of wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on specs and codes.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, or test lamps.
• Possess demonstrable skills for specifying and properly sizing of wire, conduit, circuit breakers and fuses per NEC and other applicable codes.
• Read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components.
• Troubleshoot and install VFD’s, motor controls systems, valves, and other electrical components.
• Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), verify operation of inputs and outputs on devices through the use of a test meter.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools to perform repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Completed a related educational degree, certificate, or program; and/or comparable work experience, plus formal training in this area
• Holds applicable licensing and certificate(s)
• A fundamental aptitude, which may be assessed by a practical exam.
• Experience in food production and manufacturing environment
• Able to understand and utilize PLC programs to aid in troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, crouch, and perform job duties with limited assistance.

Hours of Operation:

Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed, possible day or swing shift position. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.