Industrial Electrician

Our Industrial Electricians are responsible for all production-based electrical maintenance activities in our Junction City, Oregon facility. This role executes regular maintenance and project work, develops strategies to improve overall reliability of production processes, and supports production on a day-to-day basis. This role serves as a functional expert, supporting all facets of production including controls, mechanics, process settings, ingredient properties/variables and operator interactions. The Industrial Electrician will think logically and systematically to support our manufacturing process and serving as a resource to the entire Northern Gold team, while focusing on food safety, people safety, production efficiencies in addition to automation and controls. This is the perfect opportunity for any skilled electrician looking for challenging work close to home with an exciting, growing company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of highly skilled work by constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining and wiring a wide variety of equipment and conducting preventive maintenance programs
• Analyze equipment problems and breakdowns diagnosing causes and ensuring corrections for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Work with production supervisors, maintenance technicians and quality assurance as required, covering shifts as scheduled, ensuring equipment is running and production is prioritized.
• Use and maintain computerized tracking systems for preventative maintenance requirements and equipment history, parts inventory, and other necessary records.
• Build and/or install equipment modifications per oral instructions, sketches, prints or samples.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals and machine operation manuals.
• Assist in managing out-sourced electrical maintenance projects as assigned.
• Other duties, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• At minimum you will hold a Limited Maintenace Electrician license and have a minimum of 5 years' experience repairing and maintaining existing electrical installations on or in an existing operable plant.
• Knowledge of industrial automation including Programmable Logic Controllers
• Proven experience troubleshooting/ maintaining/repairing electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic machine operations, electric motors, conveyors etc.
• Knowledge and experience with automated packaging machinery, bakery processing equipment and building support systems all are an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing) and present ideas effectively at all levels and with all customers, internally and externally.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to perform required tasks safely, in a fast-paced work environment; ensuring food safety, quality and efficiency standards are achieved
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing and walking up to 8 hours
• Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Able to continually bend, stoop, twist, use arms, wrists and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift
• Able to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights and climb steps with components weighing 25 to 50 lbs.

Current Openings for Industrial Electrician Jobs at Northern Gold Foods Ltd.