Hybrid Electrical Programmer (36905) at McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Position Title: Electrical Programmer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Burley 

Grade: Scale 39_UFCW 

Requisition ID: 36905 

Electrical Programmer

Burley, ID

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.

The Electronic Technician Programmer Lead will lead and/or instruct others with the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of industrial machinery and equipment.

What you’ll be doing.

• Responsible for shift performance and the completion of scheduled maintenance work on all plant processing and packaging equipment.
• Provide support during commissioning of new installations and other automation projects.
• Possess the technical knowledge and ability to design or repair all types of plant network systems.
• Ability to design, install, and troubleshoot PLC control systems and associated control devices using current McCain programming standards.
• Performs PLC programming on project type tasks from narratives and/or verbal instruction.
• Assist with the assessment of candidates and training of new and existing team members.
• Lead, instructs, and assists others in the safe execution of maintenance work as directed by the Electronics Supervisor..

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or technical school; or four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to program Allen-Bradley PLCs and networks, programming and design of HMI systems. Working knowledge of test equipment. Including oscilloscope, digital test meters, insulation test meggers, hand held programmers, and 4 to 20 ma source meters.
• Strong computer background including PC hardware, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows
• Must possess a general knowledge of Local Area Network; ability to read and understand schematics, utilize PC and PLC for diagnostics and troubleshooting; have experience with AC/DC voltages ranging from 5 to 480 volts; have experience with electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electric Code; experience with Instrumentation, motor and process controls, and experience with repairing and maintaining all types of equipment.

Benefits of the role.

• Hourly rate: $47.67
• Set schedule for entire calendar year
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are 100% paid by McCain Foods for employees, spouse, and qualifying dependents
• 401k with employer match
• HSA
• Adoption Assistance
• Infertility Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

About McCain

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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: $47.67 USD hourly + bonus eligibility

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.

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 to 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. 

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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing 
Department: ​Instrumentation and Electronics ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.