Electronics and Instrument Technician


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Job Title: Electronics and Instrument Technician
Location: Othello, West United States, USA

Company: McCain Foods
Industry Sector: Food/Processing
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: 1

Job Description:



Requisition ID: 35646 

 

About the role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. 
 

The Electronic Technician will work with and assist others with the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. Assisting and working with others to troubleshoot and maintain machinery are the principal activities of the position.


This position will report to the Electronics and Instrumentation Supervisor, and will work closely with other team members within the department, and also other plant employees and contractors. 

 

Accountabilities:

  • Draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units. 
  • Discusses layout, installation procedures and problems with Electrical Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, and Vendor Technicians.
  • Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
  • Functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
  • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment using OEM documentation.
  • Tests, troubleshoots, and replaces malfunctioning transformers, electrical motors, lighting fixtures and circuits, and faulty electrical/electronic components with use of schematics and operators to resolve issues.
  • Replaces electric motor bearings and wires electric motors.
  • Uses programmable controllers to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
  • Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings following guidelines and requirements of the National Electric Code.
  • Develops the habit and practice of documentation of work which may result in changes to parameters, circuits, components, configuration, or orientation of an electrical/electronic device for future reference by self and others.
  • Serves as a team player assisting all other Maintenance and operators to carry out their duties.

 

Qualifications:

Completion of one year toward an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
 

Skills:

  • Mechanical Aptitude Preferred.
  • Welding Skills.
  • Hand Tools Experience
  • Machine Shop Knowledge Helpful
  • Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, CMMS, Rockwell Software)
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code
     

Compensation Package: $28.04-$48.06 USD hourly + bonus eligibility


The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.
 

Shift Differential Pay: $1.50 USD hourly (Graveyard)

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Job Post Date: 06/05/25
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