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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Frame your credentials around degree-level duties
H-1B sponsorship for E&I roles depends on the employer demonstrating specialty occupation status. Document how your work involves applying electrical engineering theory, instrumentation design principles, or systems integration at a level requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
Verify prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Employers must certify a wage that meets or exceeds the applicable level, so knowing the tiers helps you spot underfiled LCAs and negotiate from an informed position.
Target employers with multi-site LCA filing history
Process plants, utilities, and EPC contractors often deploy E&I technicians across multiple facilities. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so target employers experienced with multi-location H-1B filings. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and role, so you can identify companies already set up for this.
Align your O*NET profile to your job description
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code and cross-check that your resume and job offer letter reflect the listed bachelor's-level tasks, not just hands-on maintenance duties. USCIS adjudicators use this profile when evaluating whether a technician role genuinely qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Confirm the LCA covers your specific worksite before day one
If your employer assigns you to a client site or a facility not listed on the certified LCA, your authorization for that location is not valid. Confirm in writing before you start that the LCA specifies your actual worksite address, not just corporate headquarters.
File for extension well before your three-year status expires
H-1B status is issued in three-year increments and requires a new I-129 petition to extend toward the six-year maximum. USCIS recommends filing at least six months before your status end date. Missing this window does not trigger an automatic grace period, so build the renewal timeline into your employment agreement from the start.
H-1B Visa Electrical and Instrumentation Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The H-1B specialty occupation requirement means the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as electrical engineering or instrumentation engineering. Many employers structure E&I technician roles to include engineering analysis, PLC programming, or systems design duties that meet this threshold, but a purely hands-on maintenance role without degree-level responsibilities typically does not qualify. The employer's job description and internal position requirements are what USCIS evaluates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for E&I technicians most often?
Oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, semiconductor manufacturing, and large-scale EPC contracting firms are the industries most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for E&I roles, because they routinely require engineers and technicians with degree-level instrumentation and control systems knowledge. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for these roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsoring companies by role type and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer between project sites?
Each worksite where you perform work must be covered by a certified Labor Condition Application listing that specific location. If your employer moves you to a new facility or client site not covered by the existing LCA, they must file a new LCA with DOL before you begin work at that location. Failing to do this puts both you and the employer out of compliance, regardless of whether the new site is in the same city.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as an E&I technician?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you have been lawfully maintaining H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition covering your specific role and worksite. Gaps between jobs can complicate portability, so timing the transition carefully matters.
How does the H-1B annual cap affect my job search as an E&I technician?
Most private-sector employers filing H-1B petitions are subject to the annual cap, which means new petitions must be submitted during a specific filing window and selection rules have changed recently. If you currently hold H-1B status and are transferring to a new cap-subject employer, you are exempt from re-entering the selection process. Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government research organizations are cap-exempt and can file at any time.