Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (Crew D) Caldwell, ID
J.R. Simplot · Caldwell, ID
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
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A technician-level reliability role at J.R. Simplot (food & beverage) in Caldwell, ID. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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Against 24 other live reliability postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- Welding 32%
- EHS / safety 32%
- Root cause 20%
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This plant: J.R. Simplot in Caldwell
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Full description from J.R. SimplotAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Installs, operates, and maintains to a high level of reliability central process control equipment and instrumentation including, but not limited to computers, programmable controllers, motor controllers and wiring.
- ◆Ensures instrumentation is tuned and calibrated and performs routine preventive/predictive maintenance on all instrumentation.
- ◆May assist Engineering and others to ensure programming of PLCs and SCADA is reliable and meets the requirements.
- ◆May assist Engineering and others in developing plans for electrical and automation systems for capital and other projects.
- ◆Performs mechanical duties and functions as needed.
- ◆Conducts process auditing on a regular basis.
- ◆Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment, including automation systems, in order to prevent or minimize equipment and machine downtime.
- ◆Identifies and performs preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment throughout the facility.
- ◆Maintains all shop inventories, tools and shop equipment.
- ◆Creates, performs and completes work orders in the system as assigned or as needed, prepares kitting when necessary.
- ◆Coordinates or schedules additional work as needed.
- ◆Identifies parts needed for work to be done, conducts inventory searches and locates parts.
- ◆Documents, monitors, maintains, and assists with reporting of shift events, logging Predictive Maintenance data and assists with work planning utilizing information systems and productivity software.
- ◆Maintains Company standards for quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
- ◆Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.
- ◆Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.
- ◆Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
- ◆May assist with training other plant personnel.
- ◆Ensures that additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.
Typical Education
- ✓Associates of Applied Science Degree
- ✓High school diploma or Equivalent required
Relevant Experience
- ✓3 years of relevant work experience preferred. 1 year of industrial work experience preferred.
- ✓A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- ✓Idaho State Journeyman Electrician License. Must maintain certification throughout employment.
Travel Required : None
Location(s) : GF Idaho Plant - Caldwell
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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This job ensures efficient operation of all process control instrumentation in the plant. This includes maintenance, sanitation, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of all electronic equipment and instrumentation on site. The individual in this job will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the electronic equipment and instrumentation throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.
Other Information
- •Must have a working knowledge of basic electrical safety practices.
- •Must have an understanding of DC voltage systems (0 to 240V) and AC voltage systems (24 to 480).
- •Must have a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
- •Must be able to use voltage testers, meggers, amp probes, and other electrical test equipment.
- •Demonstrate the ability to do basic math, and the ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, be able to read a tape measure, and measure with calipers.
- •Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in a manner to successfully perform job duties.
- •Must have computer skills.
- •Demonstrate the ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in extreme environments: hot, cold, wet, and slick floors.
- •Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, catwalks, and maneuver in close quarters.
- •Must be able to use appropriate personal protective equipment, such as respirators, SCBA, and safety harness as appropriate for given tasks.
- •Must have complete understanding and safe operation of hand, power, and shop tools.
- •Must be able to read and understand basic electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- •Must furnish own hand tools.
- •Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am
- •Pay: $39.12 + $2.00 Nightshift Differential
Job Requisition ID : 25621