Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

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Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

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About the role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

Our E&I Technicians will perform advanced maintenance procedures on all plant equipment including AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, microprocessor controls, power distribution systems, computer hardware, line inspections, and preventative maintenance procedures from a checklist. Minor mechanical adjustments and equipment/part replacement. Routine maintenance to complex electrical troubleshooting and will be responsible for calibrating, programming, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, and level transmitters and control valves. This role will require a working schedule:12 hour rotating shift 6pm-6am on night shift.

• •Perform maintenance procedures for computer hardware, AC/DC control circuitry, programmable logic controllers, microprocessor controls, and power distribution systems.
• •Run rigid conduit and pull wire.
• •Modify and design control circuitry for existing and new equipment.
• •Perform maintenance procedures by use of simple tools of various trades, hand tools, and welding equipment.
• •Lubricate all process equipment.
• •Perform preventative maintenance per standard procedures.
• •Report all equipment failures to appropriate supervisors in writing and verbally.
• •Understanding all fryer safety checks and fryer operations.
• •Basic electrical troubleshooting using appropriate electrical measuring instruments and electrical schematics.
• •Basic hydraulic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, piping selection, valve, and motor operations.
• •Basic pneumatic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, and appropriate usage of compressed air versus low-pressure air.
• •Identify common minor problems and fix them before becoming a major problem, including bearings, chains and sprockets, wire mesh, and wear strips.
• •Mechanical duties such as the removal of large electrical devices, using material handling devices, repairing the devices re-installing repaired/new devices/working safely, following NEC code practices and OSHA regulations.
• •Designs and constructs controllers and circuit boards.
• •Responding to trouble calls quickly.
• •Complicated tools and instruments will be used to operate, repair, adjust, troubleshoot, install, and fabricate electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.
• •Strictly adhere to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, using proper lifting techniques, and wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• •Must be able to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics, sketches, layouts, and specifications.
• •Must have the ability to prepare, read, write, and understand routine reports and correspondence.
• •Must be able to regularly lift, push, pull, or move up to 10 lbs.; frequently lift, push pull up to 25 lbs.; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• •Ability to train and coach Maintenance Technicians.
• •Have a working knowledge of NEC code, NFPA 70E, its interpretation and implementation
• •Providing technical expertise to Maintenance Technicians.

About McCain

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer-obsessed . Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead . Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people . We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.