Plant Electrical Technician — PLC/VFD Specialist

Direct Hire with Kelly for a growing production facility in The Dalles, Oregon.

Are you the technician who thrives on complex electrical puzzles?

If you can trace faults fast, size components to code, and bring a line back to life safely, this role is for you.

What you will do

• Perform maintenance and repair on wiring, conduit, and plant electrical systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair motors, switches, circuit breakers, lighting, and outlets.
• Install, connect, adjust, and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.
• Plan layouts and execute installations of wiring, equipment, and fixtures per specifications and codes.
• Use power construction tools, precision measuring devices, and test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, test lamps).
• Correctly specify and size wire, conduit, breakers, and fuses in line with the NEC and applicable standards.
• Read/interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components.
• Install and troubleshoot VFDs, motor controls, valves, and related components.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and verify I/O operation using a test meter; leverage PLC programs to aid in root-cause analysis.
• Apply strong mechanical aptitude and hand-tool skills for precise repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Completed related education (degree/certificate/program) and/or equivalent experience with formal training.
• Relevant electrical licensing/certifications.
• Demonstrable foundational aptitude (may be validated through a practical exam).
• Background in food production/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to utilize PLC programs to support troubleshooting.
• Effective communicator; dependable with excellent attendance.
• Self-directed, independent worker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing tasks requiring sitting, standing, and crouching with limited assistance.

Schedule & work setting

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Some weekends and overtime as needed.
• Potential day or swing shift; position is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires working various shifts.

Join us in The Dalles and bring your PLC/VFD expertise to a production team that values precision and safety.