Electrical Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: AVO Mill - Arbuckle, CA 95912Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $32.00 - $40.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayAbout Adams Group  Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf.  Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are.  Our Legacy of Innovation  While we stay true to our values, our success across five generations comes from our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to the needs of a changing food landscape. Embodying the spirit of California, we push boundaries, pioneer new standards, and create better-for-all alternatives that nourish people from infancy to adulthood.  More Than a Job—A Purpose  At Adams Group, we offer more than careers; we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're producing high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices, or building trusted relationships across our global network, your work helps nourish lives and communities across generations.  We care deeply for our people, build strong relationships with our partners, deliver consistently for our customers, and enrich the communities we serve. Together, we're elevating industry standards and making a lasting impact on the world.  Join Our Story  Come be part of a legacy where good starts with you. At Adams Group, you don't just have a career—you have a legacy.  Our Core Values  At Adams Group, we live by five core values that guide everything we do:  Quality in all we do  Doing the right thing  Building relationships for shared success  Adapting to change  Leaving the world better than we found it  Position Summary: The Maintenance Electrician is a member of the Maintenance Team reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager/Supervisors/Shift Leaders. The Maintenance Electrician ensures operation of production machinery and electrical equipment by troubleshooting, performing repairs and preventive maintenance in an effective, efficient and safe manner.        QualificationsKey Responsibilities: Install, repair and test electrical systems on industrial equipment including motors, sensors, pumps, PLC control systems, power distribution, lighting, and network systems to NEC standards Perform final system check out with full understanding of what the equipment does / is supposed to do. Retrieve and close out PMs and work orders from CMMS system. Make recommendations for PM adjustments and/or PM additions to equipment. Perform monitoring of ladder logic programs for troubleshooting, monitoring input/output modules, and modifications for process improvements. Work from technical manuals, schematics, drawings, sketches, SOPs, written and verbal instructions. Participate in all AVO trainings related to his/her job in order to gain knowledge/skills/abilities needed for exceptional performance. Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation. Follow all Adams safety rules and regulations including working knowledge of arc flash, Lock out/Tag Out (LOTO), fall protection equipment, National Electric Code (NEC) and other forms of personal protective equipment. Communicate in a professional and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved. Be an involved/engaged member of the team and willing to act and think independently. Maintain a high level of accountability. Reliability to carry out duties and follow instructions. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience working as an Electrician in an industrial manufacturing environment. Must have the ability to provide lockable tool box and electrician tools. Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits and using NEC Code Book. Experienced in handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC. Competent with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and programming of VFD’s. Compenent with troubleshooting PLC’s. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motor control centers (MCC) and all circuit protection devices. Experienced in Process Controls. Diagnose and apply results using: Voltmeters, ammeters, IR and megger. Familiar with current Arc Flash regulations. Position may require employee to work around and troubleshoot energized equipment. Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders. Able to work in all weather conditions. Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as needed. Must be able to oversee all efforts of the supply room. Preferred Qualifications: Experienced in Process Controls  Ability to become qualified to operate lifting equipment (Fork Truck, Ariel lift, Etc.). Skills and Competencies: Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Reliability to carry out duties and follow instructions. Highly motivated and self-directed. Communicate in a professional and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved. Be an involved/engaged member of the team and willing to act and think independently. Maintain a high level of accountability. Working Conditions: Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders  Able to work in all weather conditions  Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis Willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as needed Position may require employee to work around and troubleshoot energized equipment  Food Safety Policy: Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them.  You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.   #adamsgroup