Electrician - Oregon Ice Cream

JOB POSTING: Electrician/Controls Technician
At Oregon Ice Cream, we create extraordinary frozen desserts to bring friends and families together.  OIC has been making frozen desserts in Eugene, Oregon since 1938, and is best known for pioneering organic ice cream with the launch of Julie’s Organic Ice Cream in 1998 and Alden’s Organic Ice Cream in 2004.  OIC also makes a leading regional foodservice brand, Cascade Glacier.  
With a strong ambition for growth and innovation, OIC is looking for team members who are dedicated to helping us produce quality ice cream in an environment where people safety, food safety, continuous improvement and fun are a priority.  OIC offers competitive wages based on experience and expertise, health benefits, 401k, paid time off, and free ice cream!  
 
THE ROLE:
The Electrician/Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining electrical system infrastructure that ensures a safe and effective manufacturing environment. This position also maintains facilities and production equipment to operate in the safest and most productive condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies, and plant reliability strategies.

• Performs basic and skilled preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on plant systems and equipment; assists in the prioritization of electrical work
• Performs system evaluations, electrical design and automation system programming support for all plant manufacturing operations
• Performs root-cause analysis, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment such as: blending, cooking, conveyor, scaling, filling, cartooning, coding/printing compressed air, vacuum, hydraulic and refrigeration systems
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits
• Troubleshoot electronic boards, PLCs, touch screens, displays, contactors, and motors
• Sets up and calibrates instrumentation and systems
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and layouts
• Follows electrical preventative maintenance programs; inspects and repairs electrical operating equipment as necessary
• Uses computer systems to keep accurate records; documenting PLC program info, system failures and troubleshooting efforts, work orders, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities for suggestions methods to optimize maintenance and manufacturing programs and capabilities
• Works with minimal supervision and is self-motivated
• Participates in a safe, food safe and respectful work environment, by following company policies, processes and SOPs and proactively communicating concerns or ideas.   
• Uses knowledge of electrical safety to ensure the company adheres to governmental regulatory programs and policies including electrical codes, fire codes, arc flash, etc.   
• Performs other duties as needed and directed to support the goals of the company

 
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Oregon Ice Cream contains office, manufacturing and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work.   The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand and climb; bend and twist; see, hear and talk; use hands to finger, handle or feel tool, controls or products; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry tools or products. Frequently lifting/moving up to 50lbs is also required; occasional lifting/transferring of objects may be required with assistance up to 75 lbs. This positions also requires a person to handle environments of different temperatures and with various food allergens present.  
 
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:   

• Minimum 5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment;
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required; associate's degree or trade school education with demonstrated learnings in electrical maintenance and PLC preferred
• Oregon LME or General Journeyman License required
• Extensive and demonstrated experience with PLCs, HMIs, automation and controls systems, and related troubleshooting; Allen Bradley preferred
• Understand and use practical problem solving methodology
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and working effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language; speak, understand, and read written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform required tasks safely, in a fast paced work environment; ensuring food safety, people safety, quality and efficiency standards are achieved
• Positive attitude and a passion for quality food and ice cream a plus!

 
IF THIS IS YOU:  Please send your current resume and any other materials you would like us to consider, to [email protected].   
 
Oregon Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other legally protected status.  
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