Position Title: Electronic Technician Trainee 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Requisition ID: 28458 

McCain Foods USA

Job Description/Job Safety Analysis

Othello Factory

Job Title: Electronic Tech Trainee                                          Grade Level: 6B (Hourly)

Department: Engineering                                                        EEO Classification: 3 (Hourly)

Location: Othello                                                                    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Electrical Supervisor

Hourly:

Hourly Wage Scale for all levels Electrician: $27.29-$46.77 USD hourly+ Benefits (+Bonus)

The hourly range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, exact compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.

SUMMARY

Entry-level position within the Maintenance department assisting senior electronic techs while learning about electrical and electronic systems. The Electronic Technician Trainee will be introduced to 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 sketches, schematics, programmable controllers, log entries, and documentation. Learning to troubleshoot and maintain machinery are the principle activities of the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Assists with installing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment and malfunctioning apparatus such as motors and conveyors.
• Assists with discussing layout, installation procedures and problems with Electrical Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, and Vendor Technicians. 
• Assists with drawing sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Develops an understanding of making changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Assists with setting up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry and conduct function, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
• Learns to connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment using OEM documentation.
• Learns and assists with testing, troubleshooting, and replacing malfunctioning transformers, electrical motors, lighting fixtures and circuits, and faulty electrical/electronic components with use of schematics and operators to resolve issues.
• Develops skill in replacing electric motor bearings and wiring electric motors.
• Learns to use programmable controllers to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Assists with programming on all RS platforms.
• Learns and assists to play layout of wiring and installing wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings following guidelines and requirements of the National Electrical 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 employees and operators to carry out their duties.
• Owns proper tools for the job as specified by the company
• Learns to operate the forklift and scissor-lift.
• 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.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Responsibility to monitor work areas, watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
• Authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment.
• Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.
• Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.

REQUIRED TRAINING

• McCain Safety Policy/Accident Reporting
• Annual HACCP/GMP’s Training
• Annual Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
• Plant Emergency Evacuation Training/Emergency Response
• Right-To-Know
• Lockout-Tag out
• Ladder Safety
• Fall Protection/PPE’s
• Confined Space
• Hot Work
• Blood-borne Pathogens
• Key-Element Training
• Crisis Management
• MCE Training
• Other Training as Required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED with electrical or electronic aptitude and demonstrate an ability to learn independently; or be enrolled in a two-year college or technical school to gain basic electrical theory while participating on the job to achieve practical experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively and communicate ideas and respond to questions with answers in a logical and systematic manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics by addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Recognition of electrical terms such as amps, ohms, and their unites of measure. Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions or diagram forms.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid State Driver’s License if operating company vehicles.
• Valid McCain Foods Forklift Operator’s License. 
• Must have supply of Lock Out Tag Out identification cards.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Mechanical Aptitude Preferred.
• Welding Skills preferred, but not required.
• Hand Tool Experience.
• Machine Shop Knowledge Helpful
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel, CMMS, Rockwell Software).
• Familiarity with National Electric Code.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.  The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places using ladders and stairs.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Mechanical (i.e. equipment, moving parts, conveyors, etc.)
• Electrical
• Hazardous chemicals such as chlorine for cleaning
• Fumes, odors, batter
• Mist/steam
• Burns
• Wet or slippery surfaces
• Vibration
• Noise (ear protective devices required)
• Sharp tools (cutter blades)
• Concrete floors, metal catwalks, uneven footing (i.e. hoses)
• Stair steps/ladder
• Inside temperature:  Extreme heat with changes
• Humidity:  High (wet/humid)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

• Work positions (# hours, % of work shift, # times/shift):

Sitting                                                 1-10%

Standing                                              50-70%

Walking                                               50-70% (Distances 10-500 ft.)

Climbing stairs                                    Frequently (34-67%) 

Leaning forward                                 Frequently (34-67%)

Trunk rotation/twisting                       Occasionally (1-33%) to frequently (34-67%)

Bending/stooping/crouching               Frequently (34-67%)

• Weight lifting requirements:

Maximum weight:                              3-100 lbs.

Pushing:                                              Up to 100 lbs. of force.

Carrying:                                             Regularly up to 50 lbs.

• Use of upper extremities

Horizontal reaching: Occasionally (18 – 42 inches)

Vertical reach height: Occasionally (24 inches below floor to 24 inches overhead)

Heights of machinery/

equipment from floor:                         1-15 feet

Grasping/handling:                              Frequently  (34-67%). 

Fine manipulation:                              Frequently  (34-67%). 

Resistive tool use:                               Gripping Frequently  (34-67%). 

Dexterity:                                            Fine to medium

• Sensory requirements:

Visual acuity and alertness (i.e. for inspecting, maintenance, quality assurance, charts, forms, computer monitor, and graphs, as well as for safety due to moving belts/equipment, sharp, electrical hazards, and hot spots developing on boiler equipment, etc.)

Speech/communication/hearing (requires ability to inform supervisor or operator of changes in electrical power, pressures, temperatures, problems, etc. requires ability to listen and follow any special instructions pertaining to safety, problems, etc.)

Touch.  Must be able to use fingers to grasp objects, operation of tools and machinery.

• Physical agility/flexibility:  Medium
• Able to perform all job safety requirements.
• Able to perform all company handling and sanitation standards.
• Average hours per work shift:  12 hours  Time spent inside:  50-100%
• Availability of task rotation:  Completion of inspection jobs as needed.  
• Personal protective equipment furnished by company (i.e. hard hat, hearing protection, hair net, aprons, etc.)

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at McCain Foods USA, Inc.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Manufacturing; Engineering & Technical      
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing 
Department: ​Instrumentation and Electronics ​
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