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Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

McCain Foods · Grand Island, NE

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at McCain Foods (food & beverage) in Grand Island, NE. This role helps troubleshoot complex equipment problems, coaches fellow Maintenance Technicians, and responds quickly to issues that could affect plant performance.

They ask for
degree preferred
Tools it names
PLC, Welding, EHS / safety

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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.

Nebraska plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 34 other live reliability postings in Nebraska.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Welding 43%
  • ✓ PLC 37%
  • ✓ Team leadership 29%
  • Root cause 26%
  • FDA / GMP 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at McCain Foods

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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requirements

and safe work practices.

  • ✓Perform preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, lubrication, minor mechanical adjustments, and equipment or component replacement according to established procedures.
  • ✓Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using appropriate measuring instruments, tools, and diagnostic techniques, including identifying and addressing leaks and equipment performance issues.
  • ✓Diagnose and correct developing equipment issues involving components such as bearings, chains and sprockets, wire mesh, and wear strips before they result in significant downtime.
  • ✓Use appropriate material-handling equipment, hand tools, welding equipment, and specialized instruments to install, repair, adjust, troubleshoot, and fabricate electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
  • ✓Respond quickly to equipment trouble calls, document equipment failures, and communicate issues clearly to the appropriate supervisors.
  • ✓Provide technical expertise, training, and coaching to Maintenance Technicians while strictly following all plant safety requirements, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, proper lifting techniques, PPE requirements, and applicable OSHA practices.

What you’ll need to be successful.

  • ✓High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • ✓Certification or an Associate Degree in Electronics, Industrial Electrical technology, Computer Hardware/Electronics, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • ✓Prior knowledge of electronics, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and applicable troubleshooting techniques.
  • ✓Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics, sketches, layouts, specifications, equipment instructions, safety requirements, and company policies and procedures.
  • ✓Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

requirements

and NFPA 70E, including their interpretation and application in an industrial environment.

  • ✓Basic through advanced electrical troubleshooting capabilities, including safe and effective use of appropriate electrical measuring instruments.
  • ✓Ability to prepare, read, write, and understand routine reports and correspondence and clearly communicate equipment failures and maintenance activity.
  • ✓Completion of required TPC training modules.
  • ✓Ability to provide technical expertise, training, and coaching to Maintenance Technicians.
  • ✓Ability to meet the physical

requirements

of the position, including regularly lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 10 lbs.; frequently up to 25 lbs.; and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

About the team.

The E&I Technician is part of the plant maintenance organization, working closely with Maintenance Technicians, operations employees, and plant leadership to support equipment reliability, safe operations, and production continuity. As a technical resource on the night shift, this role helps troubleshoot complex equipment problems, coaches fellow Maintenance Technicians, and responds quickly to issues that could affect plant performance.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

T he McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningf

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Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

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In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The E&I Technician performs advanced electrical, instrumentation, and maintenance work on plant equipment and systems. This role supports reliable plant operations through preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, installation, calibration, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

The E&I Technician works with AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), microprocessor controls, power distribution systems, computer hardware, instrumentation, and related mechanical systems. The role also provides technical expertise and coaching to Maintenance Technicians while maintaining a strong focus on safety, equipment reliability, and rapid response to operational issues.

This position works a 12-hour rotating night shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

What you’ll be doing.

  • •Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of AC/DC control circuitry, PLCs, microprocessor controls, computer hardware, power distribution systems, and other plant equipment.
  • •Install, calibrate, program, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, and level transmitters and control valves.
  • •Read and interpret electrical schematics, sketches, layouts, and specifications to troubleshoot equipment and modify or design control circuitry for new and existing equipment.
  • •Install rigid conduit, pull wire, and perform electrical installation and repair work in accordance with applicable NEC

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