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Shift Electrician

McCain Foods
Washburn, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Position Title:Shift Electrician

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 42589

McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.

Shift Electrician

We at McCrum have an immediate opening for a full-time Shift Electrician in our Washburn, Maine potato processing facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot & Repair: Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on complex food processing machinery, including 3-phase motors, sensors, and automated controls.
  • PLC & Automation: Service and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other instrumentation devices.
  • Infrastructure: Install and maintain conduit, wiring, lighting, and electrical panels throughout the facility.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform scheduled inspections and testing of electrical systems to prevent downtime. Complete preventative maintenance work orders daily to ensure optimal operation of electrical equipment.
  • Safety First: Strictly adhere to safety procedures and NEC standards to ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

  • Licensure: A valid State of Maine Journeyman or Master Electrician license (or the ability to obtain one).
  • Experience: Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading electrical schematics/blueprints and using diagnostic tools (multimeters, ammeters, etc.).
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, and climb for a 12-hour shift and lift to 50 lbs.
  • Availability: Comfort working 12-hour shifts.

Compensation Package: Starting at $27.00 USD hourly

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, we’re 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 person’s 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 the collective agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans 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 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: Engineering & Technical; Manufacturing

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

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Salary : $27

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