Job Description
Job Description
Journeyman Industrial Electrician — High‑Speed Packaging (Portland, OR)
Do you thrive on tough diagnostics and smart fixes? At Mondelēz International’s Nabisco plant in Portland, you’ll safeguard uptime on the lines that bring beloved snacks—Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, Triscuit, Sour Patch Kids, and Swedish Fish—to millions. This full‑time, union role sits at the heart of a continuous‑improvement culture.
The challenge
From PLC anomalies to 3‑phase power troubles, you’ll be the go‑to expert who can read the schematic, track the signal, restore control, and elevate performance—all while honoring food safety and electrical standards.
- Tackle complex troubleshooting and repairs on production and packaging assets.
- Work confidently up to 480V; service controls, VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
- Decode wiring diagrams; program and debug PLCs.
- Leverage a multimeter, megger, and thermography to validate your diagnosis.
- Calibrate 4–20 mA loops and maintain low-voltage controls.
- Uphold GMPs, health codes, NEC / NFPA, and site Food Safety practices.
- Operate machinery with guidance as needed; share knowledge and collaborate across shifts.
Your background
Oregon Journeyman Electrician License (no LME) and a high school diploma or GED.Preferred : 2+ years in manufacturing, ideally with high‑speed packaging in food, chemical, or pharma.Familiar with Allen‑Bradley, ABB, and Foxboro control ecosystems.Comfortable using TPM and Lean techniques to drive improvement.Strong communicator—able to read, write, and speak fluently in the site’s primary language.Team-first mindset; resourceful problem solver who can work with limited supervision.Open to any shift, weekend / holiday work, and overtime.What’s in it for you
Hourly pay : $52.54.Shift premiums : +$0.75 / hr (2nd) and +$1.50 / hr (3rd).Weekend premiums : 1.5x on Saturdays; 2x on Sundays.Core workweek : Monday–Friday; flexibility required to support all shifts.$5,000 sign‑on bonus (paid after 90 days).Benefits start the 1st of the month after 60 days : Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program.Health and Group Life Insurance; Savings plan; 401(k) Savings Plan.Thirteen paid holidays each year and increasing paid time off.Union position. Req # : #USHOURLYR-137456
Bring your expertise. Build your craft. Help us lead the future of snacking—and make it with pride.