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Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 45551
McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA
About the role.
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians and cross-functional partners to build your technical capabilities while supporting equipment reliability, automation, food safety, and continuous improvement across the facility. You’ll assist with preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and system improvements involving industrial electrical equipment, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and automated systems. This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment and may participate in an on-call rotation as required.
What you’ll be doing.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical and instrumentation equipment, including motors, sensors, transmitters, flow meters, level controls, temperature devices, analyzers, and related control devices.
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMI interfaces, process control systems, motor controls, and automated equipment to improve system reliability, production throughput, and equipment uptime.
- Assist electricians and senior technicians with control panel wiring, system integration, electrical inspections, control logic modifications, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Respond to equipment and control-system failures, identify root causes, and support corrective actions that reduce unplanned downtime and recurring issues.
- Support plant automation, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to optimize control performance and replace obsolete or unreliable instrumentation.
- Maintain accurate calibration records, work orders, technical documentation, schematics, control drawings, and verification records in accordance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure instrumentation and control devices affecting product quality and food safety are maintained within specification and support compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and Critical Control Point requirements.
- Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, hazard communication requirements, and applicable Process Safety Management requirements, including ammonia safety practices.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve process control, equipment reliability, line efficiency, product quality, and system performance.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, tools, and electrical panels; participate in audits, emergency drills, training, knowledge sharing, and on-call support as required by plant operations.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate’s degree in industrial controls/instrumentation, electrical construction and maintenance, or a related technical discipline preferred; two years of electrical experience in an industrial or construction environment may be considered equivalent.
- Minimum State of Maine Electrical Helper license required; Apprentice or Journeyman-in-Training Electrician license preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, motors, sensors, transmitters, PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment.
- Ability to safely perform electrical inspections, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance with appropriate supervision.
- Commitment to OSHA requirements, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and company safety and food-quality standards.
- Basic awareness of Process Safety Management requirements under 29 CFR 1910.119, with the ability to complete required PSM and ammonia safety orientation and follow procedures related to confined space, LOTO, hazard communication, alarms, and emergency response.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, organization, and documentation skills, with a focus on equipment reliability and minimizing production interruptions.
- Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment, including flexible or extended hours, holidays, peak production periods, and an on-call rotation as required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, and climb stairs; lift, carry, push, or pull approximately 25–55 pounds; perform visual inspections and accurately read gauges; and work around machinery, noise, steam, and varying temperatures while using required PPE.
About the team.
You’ll be part of a collaborative plant environment, working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to keep critical electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems operating safely and reliably. This role works alongside experienced electricians and technicians, providing opportunities to develop industrial controls and instrumentation expertise while contributing directly to plant reliability, production efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement.
About McCrum.
For generations, farming has been at the heart of who we are. After decades of working closely with McCain Foods—supplying high-quality Maine potatoes and sharing a deep commitment to our grower community—we're proud to see our relationship take its next natural step.
McCain's acquisition of our Washburn potato processing operations builds on our long-standing agricultural connection, while our family continues to focus on what we do best: growing the potatoes that have always been at the root of our partnership.
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.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
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. Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package: Pay range $28.38 - 39.59 USD hourly based on State Licensing and internal testing advancement
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 applicable law 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.
EEO Statement:
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: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Position Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Nights
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 45551
McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA
About the role.
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician supports safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians and cross-functional partners to build your technical capabilities while supporting equipment reliability, automation, food safety, and continuous improvement across the facility. You’ll assist with preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and system improvements involving industrial electrical equipment, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and automated systems. This role supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment and may participate in an on-call rotation as required.
What you’ll be doing.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical and instrumentation equipment, including motors, sensors, transmitters, flow meters, level controls, temperature devices, analyzers, and related control devices.
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMI interfaces, process control systems, motor controls, and automated equipment to improve system reliability, production throughput, and equipment uptime.
- Assist electricians and senior technicians with control panel wiring, system integration, electrical inspections, control logic modifications, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Respond to equipment and control-system failures, identify root causes, and support corrective actions that reduce unplanned downtime and recurring issues.
- Support plant automation, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to optimize control performance and replace obsolete or unreliable instrumentation.
- Maintain accurate calibration records, work orders, technical documentation, schematics, control drawings, and verification records in accordance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure instrumentation and control devices affecting product quality and food safety are maintained within specification and support compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and Critical Control Point requirements.
- Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, PPE requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, hazard communication requirements, and applicable Process Safety Management requirements, including ammonia safety practices.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve process control, equipment reliability, line efficiency, product quality, and system performance.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, tools, and electrical panels; participate in audits, emergency drills, training, knowledge sharing, and on-call support as required by plant operations.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate’s degree in industrial controls/instrumentation, electrical construction and maintenance, or a related technical discipline preferred; two years of electrical experience in an industrial or construction environment may be considered equivalent.
- Minimum State of Maine Electrical Helper license required; Apprentice or Journeyman-in-Training Electrician license preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, motors, sensors, transmitters, PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment.
- Ability to safely perform electrical inspections, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance with appropriate supervision.
- Commitment to OSHA requirements, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and company safety and food-quality standards.
- Basic awareness of Process Safety Management requirements under 29 CFR 1910.119, with the ability to complete required PSM and ammonia safety orientation and follow procedures related to confined space, LOTO, hazard communication, alarms, and emergency response.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, organization, and documentation skills, with a focus on equipment reliability and minimizing production interruptions.
- Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment, including flexible or extended hours, holidays, peak production periods, and an on-call rotation as required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, reach, and climb stairs; lift, carry, push, or pull approximately 25–55 pounds; perform visual inspections and accurately read gauges; and work around machinery, noise, steam, and varying temperatures while using required PPE.
About the team.
You’ll be part of a collaborative plant environment, working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to keep critical electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems operating safely and reliably. This role works alongside experienced electricians and technicians, providing opportunities to develop industrial controls and instrumentation expertise while contributing directly to plant reliability, production efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement.
About McCrum.
For generations, farming has been at the heart of who we are. After decades of working closely with McCain Foods—supplying high-quality Maine potatoes and sharing a deep commitment to our grower community—we're proud to see our relationship take its next natural step.
McCain's acquisition of our Washburn potato processing operations builds on our long-standing agricultural connection, while our family continues to focus on what we do best: growing the potatoes that have always been at the root of our partnership.
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.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
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. Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package: Pay range $28.38 - 39.59 USD hourly based on State Licensing and internal testing advancement
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 applicable law 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.
EEO Statement:
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: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
EB-3 skilled worker classification requires at least two years of relevant experience, while EB-2 demands an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Pull your transcripts and employment records before any employer initiates PERM, so documentation gaps don't stall the recruitment-test phase.
Search employers through Migrate Mate first
Target companies with verified green card sponsorship history for instrumentation and electrical roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with documented employment-based sponsorship records, searchable by role and location, so you're applying to organizations already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Look beyond oil and gas into utilities and manufacturing
Water treatment plants, semiconductor fabs, and chemical manufacturers all employ Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians and regularly pursue PERM labor certification for foreign nationals. These sectors often face persistent domestic labor shortages, which strengthens the recruitment-test finding DOL requires before certifying your PERM application.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before negotiations start. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL-determined level for your PERM to pass the wage determination review, and this varies significantly by county and metro area.
File I-485 promptly to protect AC21 portability rights
Once your priority date becomes current and your employer files the I-485, the 180-day clock toward AC21 portability begins. If you change employers after that threshold, your portability protection applies as long as the new Electrical and Instrumentation Technician role is in the same or a similar occupation under USCIS guidelines.
Secure your priority date before per-country backlogs worsen
Employment-based green cards have both annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals of high-demand countries can face extended waits after I-140 approval. Ask your employer to initiate PERM as early as the job offer stage so your priority date is established while you complete the remaining hiring and onboarding steps.
Green Card Electrical and Instrumentation Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians?
Most Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role generally requires at least two years of training or experience rather than a full bachelor's degree. Candidates who hold an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive instrumentation experience may qualify under EB-2 instead. Your employer's immigration attorney will confirm the appropriate category during the PERM preparation stage.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, where your employer must run a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 immigrant petition. H-1B visa requires an LCA and is capped by an annual lottery, while employment-based green cards have no lottery but do have per-country numerical limits that can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Electrical and Instrumentation Technician roles?
Before filing PERM, your employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort to test whether qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This typically includes placing job postings, reviewing applications, and documenting why U.S. applicants were not selected. For specialized instrumentation roles, persistent skill shortages in certain regions often support a successful recruitment-test finding, but DOL still scrutinizes the process carefully.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Electrical and Instrumentation Technician positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus your search on industrial sectors like energy, utilities, chemical processing, and advanced manufacturing, where demand for credentialed instrumentation technicians is consistent and PERM filings for foreign nationals are more routine than in general contracting or staffing firms.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in the queue?
Yes, in two distinct situations. Once your original employer's I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and request that your established priority date carry over, keeping your place in the per-country queue. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar Electrical and Instrumentation Technician occupation without the new employer restarting the PERM process.