Job Description

Position Title: Electronics & Instrument Technician

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Grade: Scale 06B_NONU

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)

Benefits : At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

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