Plant Electrician / Full Time

Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & 401(k)

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company is seeking a Plant Electrician for our Northwest Packing facility in Vancouver, WA. You will plan and install wiring, troubleshoot control systems, and ensure safety and efficiency in a high-demand food processing plant.

Responsibilities include wiring installs, conduit work, and testing with precision instruments. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and state licensure is preferred; union environment. Competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent and 3+ years of electrical experience.
• Journeyman Electrician WA license preferred.
• Diagnose and repair production equipment in an industrial setting.
• Read wiring schematics and PLC-related diagrams; troubleshoot PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sketches or follow diagrams for wiring installation and future walls/ceilings.
• Install electrical conduit and route wiring as required.
• Install control and distribution equipment such as switches and panels.
• Connect power cables and grounding leads to equipment.
• Test circuit continuity and safety with testing instruments.

Skills

Wiring diagrams

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Industrial electrical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician License WA

Tools

PLC

Multimeter & oscilloscope

Job description

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E6- Designated Full Time - Union Vancouver, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3881

Salary Range: $35.19 To $43.45 Hourly

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a Plant Electrician to plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation, electrical motors, PLC, MCC panels, and gear boxes at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.

Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent and at least 3 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience. Journeyman Electrician Washington State License A+ preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and repair production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment up to 480V.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics (ladder logic), perform PLC troubleshooting, and PLC programming.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and to work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.
• Pension & Supplemental 401(k)
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.