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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Washburn, ND - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 28 - 39
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Position Title:Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Position Type:Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:43707

McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.

About the role.
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I is responsible for supporting the installation maintenance calibration troubleshooting and repair of electrical instrumentation and automation systems that enable safe reliable and efficient plant operations. This position works closely with Maintenance Engineering and Operations teams to ensure equipment reliability process efficiency food safety compliance and continuous improvement throughout the facility. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise in industrial electrical systems instrumentation PLCs process controls and plant automation.
What youll be doing.
  • Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical instrumentation and control systems.
  • Support troubleshooting repair and calibration of motors sensors transmitters flow meters level controls temperature devices analyzers and related equipment.
  • Perform inspections testing and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems while following established procedures and safety practices.
  • Assist with PLCs HMI interfaces motor controls control panel wiring and automated process control systems.
  • Monitor and maintain process control systems to ensure accuracy reliability and consistent production performance.
  • Support root cause analysis corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability uptime and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain calibration records maintenance documentation schematics and control system drawings in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP HACCP BRCGS OSHA Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Process Safety Management (PSM) and other applicable safety and quality standards.
  • Respond to equipment and system failures to minimize downtime and support 24/7 production operations.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Engineering Operations and Quality teams to improve system performance reliability and food safety outcomes.
What youll need to be successful.
  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Associate degree in Industrial Controls & Instrumentation Electrical Construction & Maintenance or a related technical field.
  • Minimum State of Maine Electrical Helper License required.
  • Apprentice Electrician License or Journeyman-in-Training Electrician License preferred.
  • Two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing maintenance or construction-related electrical environment preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems instrumentation process controls and automation equipment.
  • Familiarity with PLCs HMI systems motor controls sensors and control devices preferred.
  • Understanding of workplace safety practices including OSHA regulations Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) confined space procedures and hazard communication requirements.
  • Ability to read technical documents schematics and electrical drawings.
  • Strong troubleshooting problem-solving communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules participate in on-call rotations and support production needs as required.
About McCain.
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.
The 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 youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.

Compensation Package: Starting at $28.38 - 39.59USD hourly dependent upon experience and State of Maine Licensing

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education/training and other organizational needs.This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Manufacturing

Location(s):US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.


Required Experience:

IC


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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