Maintenance Electrician - ATFN (Food Manufacture)

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Portland is seeking a Limited Maintenance Electrician to join their maintenance team. The successful candidate will perform essential electrical maintenance duties on equipment, ensure safety standards, and support production operations. Candidates should have a relevant license or be willing to obtain one and possess manufacturing maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or journeyman electrician required.
• At least 6 months manufacturing maintenance experience; 1+ year of maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated equipment, hydraulic systems, and refrigeration units.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and innovations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of HACCP and food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Electrician - ATFN (Food Manufacture)

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Position Summary
We are seeking a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) Mechanic to join our expanding Maintenance team in Portland. The LME is responsible for electrical maintenance on plant equipment, requiring good knowledge of shop equipment operation and maintenance, applying mechanical and electrical skills daily.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4am - 12:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and update schematics/diagrams; follow electrical preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain and repair automated equipment, hydraulic systems, compressors, refrigeration units, and other food processing equipment.
• Manage projects: scope work, order materials, complete on time and budget, pass electrical inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain lighting inside and outside the plant.
• Ensure equipment readiness for production start-up.
• Repair worn or damaged equipment.
• Perform equipment modifications and fabrication.
• Assist production, sanitation, and support groups as needed.
• Follow GMP and GSP standards, safety rules, and practices.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and innovations to improve efficiency, safety, uptime, and reduce costs.
• Lubricate equipment according to requirements.
• Perform other work as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or be a journeyman electrician. Ability to pass exam within 90 days if not licensed in Oregon.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months manufacturing maintenance experience and 1+ year of maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and test meters.
• Basic understanding of plumbing, boilers, compressors, hydraulic systems.
• Basic math skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Physical ability to bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 100 lbs.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Construction

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