Electrician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                   Electrician

Position Reports to: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status:            Hourly 

OPC is family owned and headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. We started over 40 years ago as a small family farm and have been blessed to grow significantly with our farm fresh quality and the care we show our customers. We currently own, or control through long term leases, over 140,000 irrigated acres. We also now have a network of processing plants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan to bring the bounty of our farms to you.

The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.

"From Field to Fork"- be part of a team that keeps the equipment maintained and the plant up and running! 

• This is a full-time permanent position eligible for enrollment in company benefit plans after 60 days and 40 Hours vacation after 90 days. 

• Report times-6:45am-3:45pm Monday - Friday, some Saturdays are a possibility January-April

  May- December is peak season hours change a 6 days a week.  

Requirements, Expectations & Work Conditions:

• At least 18 years old
• Willing to work in an industrial environment
• Willing to work in a highly regulated food service industry

Position Purpose Summary: Electricians are responsible for any electrical maintenance, upgrades, and repairs within the facility. They must also be willing and able to communicate and work well with others.

Principal Job Responsibilities:
• Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders
• Adhere to all Food Safety Policies and GMP practices.
• Use/wear all personal protective equipment required by the company.
• Operate heavy equipment, but not limited to: forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift. Wear proper safety equipment when operating such equipment.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance duties and fill out the proper support documentation.
• Updating records and preparing relevant documents, plans, budgets, and reports.
• Comply with company required safety training to include but not limited to: GMP practices, lockout/tagout, proper lifting, and other safety training.
• Testing of electrical systems with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ohmmeters, etc.
• Available to assist other departments as needed, and do other duties as assigned
• Troubleshoot electrical, including motors, fuses, transformers, transfer switches, wiring, and circuits
• Demonstrate the ability to read equipment blueprints and manuals
• Install, maintain, and repair all electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Installation of new and used equipment throughout the facility, including rooftop.
• trouble shoot and repair scales
• Guiding/overseeing one or more lower level electricians
• Sourcing or fabricating replacement electrical components
• Help during emergencies day or night.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Above average attendance
• Other: basic mechanical experience, must be able to work independently

Education and Experience:
• Master Electrician or
• Journeyman Electrician Certification
o Willing to work on advancing certification.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes
• High voltage (480v) and low voltage experience
• PLC experience.
• Years of experience: 5 years

Physical Demands of the Position:
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time.

Work Environment:
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to work in multiple climates and work environments including, but not limited to: dirt, heat, freezer, smoke/steam, noise, vibration, grease/oil, fumes, dust/shavings, and wet environments; variable temperatures of both heat and cold.