Electrical Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

Come work with Tofurky! We are the Nation’s leading independent manufacturer of plant-based proteins and dairy-free cheeses. Our range of 35+ products can be found in more than 25,000 grocery stores throughout North America, the UK, and Australia. We’re on a mission to erase the myth that people have to make a choice between enjoying tasty food OR taking care of themselves and the planet. We can do both.

Tofurky is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician/Electrician to join our team. 

 
What you’ll do:

• Diagnose and repair electrical, panel controls, and mechanical problems in manufacturing equipment to ensure the successful and reliable operation of manufacturing.
• Perform routine inspections of operating equipment and initiate preventative maintenance programs to ensure the reliable and safe operation of equipment is constant. 
• Interact with Vendors/Contractors during equipment installs and troubleshooting.
• Use tools such as basic hand tools, machine shop equipment, precision measuring instruments, Volt/Ohm
  meters, amp meters, and cutting and welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot control circuitry including PLC hardware.  
• Demonstrate ability to work with high voltage equipment including troubleshooting and the understanding of electrical prints.
• Demonstrate a professional proactive approach to work by identifying areas for improvement and strengthening overall process operations.
• Identify and work from drawings, verbal instructions, or sketches on equipment and systems.
• Complete routine paperwork such as filling out PM forms, detailed Work Order completion logs, recording parts used from inventory, and recording necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operate all production equipment to perform functional operating checks and ensure work was performed as required.
• Keep technical skills current through training and education and deliver training to others on areas of competency.
• Work safely and professionally demonstrating a positive attitude and professional demeanor in the performance of daily work.
• Work with members of the department to keep equipment and facility running smoothly and safely.
• Complete daily log of activity.
• Improve communication between maintenance members on all shifts.
• General clean-up and housekeeping of maintenance area/equipment/tools.
• Adjust your work hours or days as required (including weekends) to complete necessary projects or repairs without unnecessary overtime.
• Present an open and friendly attitude that invites input from production and maintenance staff regarding equipment issues and improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Location: This role is located in Hood River, OR. 

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrician in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft office and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ability to handle repairs of electrical circuits up to 480 volts.
• Able to operate fork truck, man lift and scissors lift.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Health and fitness to work safely in areas where high noise, machinery and chemicals are present. 
• May require squatting, kneeling, climbing, working in small spaces, working in cold temperatures (freezers and coolers), and outdoor and indoor work.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree, trade school certification or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience working with packaging, thermoform, and food processing equipment and its support equipment such as dryers, loaders, conveying systems and facilities is preferred.
• Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives and instrumentation is preferred.
• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) licensed in Oregon is preferred.
• Food safety experience preferred.

What we’ll do:

We know you’re valuable, and we’ll work hard to keep you challenged. The qualified candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical and vision coverage, 80% employer-paid dental benefits.
• Auto-enrollment and eligibility for Tofurky’s 401K contribution + match.
• Employer-paid Term Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Company-paid Personal Time Off and Holiday time.
   

At Tofurky, we don’t all have exactly the same beliefs about diet, sustainability, or what goes best with french fries. We’re not a monoculture (and we like it that way). But we can all get behind our mission of respect, whether it’s respect for our shared planet, for all species, for human health, or for our community and workforce.

The Tofurky Company does not currently support immigration processing or provide Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S.

The Tofurky Company values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Tofurky Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Tofurky Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.