Maintenance Electrician

**Kelly

** is currently seeking a talented and experienced Maintenance Electrician for an exciting Direct Hire opportunity within a growing production facility in The Dalles, Oregon!

**Primary job duties:

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• Perform limited electrical maintenance and repairs of wiring, conduit, and various electrical systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair or install motors, switches, circuit breakers, lighting, electrical outlets.

• Install, connect, adjust and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.

• Plan layout and installation of wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on specs and codes.

• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, or test lamps.

• Possess demonstrable skills for specifying and properly sizing of wire, conduit, circuit breakers and fuses per NEC and other applicable codes.

• Read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components.

• Troubleshoot and install VFD’s, motor controls systems, valves, and other electrical components.

• Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), verify operation of inputs and outputs on devices through the use of a test meter.

• High mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools to perform repairs

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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**Job Requirements:

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• Completed a related educational degree, certificate, or program; and/or comparable work experience, plus formal training in this area

• Holds applicable licensing and certificate(s)

• A fundamental aptitude, which may be assessed by a practical exam.

• Experience in food production and manufacturing environment

• Able to understand and utilize PLC programs to aid in troubleshooting.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively.

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, crouch, and perform job duties with limited assistance.

**Hours of Operation:

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Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed, possible day or swing shift position. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.