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Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

McCain Foods
Othello, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Position Title: Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: 9B

Requisition ID: 41892

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.

Electronic Technician position will work with and assist others with the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. As competence is gained, increased accountability of work assignments and degree of difficulty follows. The long-term goal is to provide exposure to total department activities that include the use of electrical motors, control systems, and instruments. Assisting and working with others to troubleshoot and maintain machinery are the principle activities of the position.

What You’ll Be Doing.

  • Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
  • Possesses good communication skills to report to the supervisor and with others including those involved in on-the-job training functions.
  • Discusses layout, installation procedures and problems with Electrical Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, and Vendor Technicians.
  • Draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
  • Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
  • Sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
  • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment using OEM documentation.
  • Tests, troubleshoots, and replaces malfunctioning transformers, electrical motors, lighting fixtures and circuits, and faulty electrical/electronic components with use of schematics and operators to resolve issues.
  • Replaces electric motor bearings and wires electric motors.
  • Uses programmable controllers to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
  • Performs programming on all RS platforms.
  • Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings following guidelines and requirements of the National Electric Code.
  • Develops the habit and practice of documentation of work which may result in changes to parameters, circuits, components, configuration, or orientation of an electrical/electronic device for future reference by self and others.
  • Serves as a team player assisting all other Maintenance and operators to carry out their duties.
  • Owns proper tools for the job as specified by the company.
  • Operates the forklift and scissor-lift as needed.
  • Communicates problems or changes in department to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
  • Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
  • Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
  • Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
  • Helps to build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.
  • Participates in continuous improvement process. Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.
  • The employee may be required to successfully complete the orientation and training provided during the first ninety- (90) days of employment.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

Completion of one year toward an Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

  • Mechanical Aptitude Preferred.
  • Welding Skills.
  • Hand Tools Experience
  • Machine Shop Knowledge Helpful
  • Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, CMMS, Rockwell Software)
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code

Why You Should Join Our Team:  

McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:  

  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Spending Account/ HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Adoption & Infertility Assistance, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 
  • Education Reimbursement Assistance  
  • Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities 
  • Employee Family Assistance program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short & Long Term Disability

About McCain

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with 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.

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, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: - Starting at $28.74-$49.26 USD hourly Bonus eligibility Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being 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. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re 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 stronger. All 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 know and 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 McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and 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 : Washington : Othello

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Salary : $29 - $49

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