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.
Key Responsibilities:- 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.
Compensation: The wage is $35.19 - $43.45, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: - Pension & Supplemental 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- 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
