Electrical Technician 1 (Pasco, WA)
J.R. Simplot · Pasco, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at J.R. Simplot (food & beverage) in Pasco, WA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Washington: typical posted base $70k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 59 maintenance technician openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 65 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $80k–$132k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- ✓ PLC 38%
- Welding 35%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from J.R. SimplotAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Maintains all electrical systems from low voltages to 4160 volt
- ◆Repairs or replaces all electrical devices including but not limited to: breaker panels, motor starters, heaters, fuses, lights, AC drives, motors, electrical switches, etc., all in accordance with state and federal codes including company policies and procedures
- ◆Maintains and troubleshoots VFDs, soft starts, lighting and control circuits
- ◆Must be able to install plant equipment, run conduits, pull wire, install switches, breaker panels, etc. as needed to supply power to plant electrical apparatus
- ◆Works with electrical meters such as amp clamps, volt meters, analog meters, meggers, etc.
- ◆Must be able to assist all other maintenance personnel in the event of a major plant break down
- ◆Assists the Instrumentation/PLC Technician
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: (INSERT)/HR
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The 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
The Electrical Technician works independently troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment and ensures all equipment is in safe working condition within the packaging and processing areas of a vegetable processing facility.
Other Information
- •Good knowledge of computer systems
- •Must be familiar with automated control systems and be able to read, understand and maintain electrical drawings and manuals
- •2+ years experience in a processing environment
- •Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- •Ability to read and write in English
- •Ability to work any shift, weekend and overtime if required
- •Ability to balance multiple tasks, be flexible and work well under pressure
- •Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment
Job Requisition ID: 27710
Attractive total rewards package that includes
- •Medical, dental, vision coverage
- •401(k) savings plan
- •10 Paid Holidays
- •Paid Time Off (where applicable)
- •Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- •Education Assistance (where applicable)
- •Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**