Plant Electrician — Onsite Maintenance & Reliability Pro

Aerotek; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Plant Electrician to support an onion processing plant in Boardman, Oregon. You will oversee electrical systems, maintenance activities, and equipment reliability to ensure safe, continuous operation and high product quality.

You will develop preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues, interpret blueprints, and collaborate with production and quality teams on process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food processing facility or similar sanitary production environment.
• Background in automation and process engineering concepts in an industrial setting.
• Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical aspects of plant equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to following and promoting safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and repair plant electrical equipment and infrastructure to ensure continuous and efficient operation.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems, machinery, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Install, upgrade, and modify electrical wiring, conduit, and associated components in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Test electrical systems and components, including various voltages, to verify proper operation and identify potential issues.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to perform installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to improve plant performance, process reliability, and overall product quality.
• Lead or support engineering and maintenance projects, including equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility expansions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including Oregon State Electrical Codes and relevant industrial codes.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to maintenance schedules, work performed, equipment manuals, and engineering projects.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff and technicians in safe electrical work practices, proper use of tools and test equipment, and adherence to codes.
• Work with hydraulic and other industrial systems as needed to support overall plant maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Sanitary env experience

Automation concepts

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Adaptability

Safety compliance

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Plant Electrician to support an onion processing plant in Boardman, Oregon. You will oversee electrical systems, maintenance activities, and equipment reliability to ensure safe, continuous operation and high product quality.

You will develop preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues, interpret blueprints, and collaborate with production and quality teams on process improvements.