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Manufacturing Controls Electrician -- AC/DC Motors & Instrumentation

Kelly Services

Dillard, OR 97432 • $35.00 to $38.00 / hr • 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Be the problem-solver behind reliable production

Kelly is hiring a Licensed Electrician for a directhire role in the Dillard, Oregon area. Join a production team that lives its valuessafety, integrity, and excellenceevery shift.

Is this you?
  • Can you install new equipment, then pivot to troubleshoot a PLC input with a DMM or oscilloscope?
  • Do you enjoy restoring a down line by tracking a fault from sensor to drive to motor?
  • Are you meticulous with LOTO, NEC/NFPA 70E, and housekeeping standards?
  • Do you thrive both solo and alongside a tightknit maintenance crew?
Your impact
  • Execute complex electrical maintenance and installations.
  • Service and PM AC/DC motors, DC/VFD/servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, packaging equipment, instrumentation, and PLC control systems.
  • Analyze causes of downtime and complete effective repairs to return assets to peak operation.
  • Uphold lockout procedures and plant safety rules; maintain a clean, organized work area.
  • Contribute as an individual and team member; model core company values.
What you bring
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum four (4) years’ Industrial Maintenance experience and/or equivalent vocational/technical training.
  • Availability for overtime, weekends, oncall, rotating shifts, and holidays.
  • Skilled with hand and power tools.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Proven troubleshooting with a digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and megger.
  • Computer literacy for documentation and record keeping.
  • Comfort in extreme temperatures; able to work on catwalks and ladders.
  • Physically able to climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, and bend.
  • Strong communication; able to grasp complex instructions and documentation.
  • Math skills suited to an industrial environment; teamfirst mindset; eagerness to learn.
  • Safety commitment to NEC and NFPA 70E (including LOTO and Arc Flash).
  • Knowledge of DC and AC motors/motor controls; DC/VFD/servo drives; singlephase and 3phase power distribution.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level, weight, etc.).
  • Knowledge of PLC controls, HMI interfaces, and control system networking.
  • Working knowledge of fundamental industrial mechanical issues.
Nice to have
  • CMMS familiarity.
  • Fire alarm and protection system knowledge.
  • Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
  • Exceptional root cause analysis ability.
  • Rockwell RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio (Editor, ME, SE), AB PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servos, and EtherNet/IP with AB Stratix switches.
Core competencies
  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • Electrical Schematics & Electrical Schematic Reading
  • Electrical Troubleshooting & Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • PLC Programming & PLC Wiring Experience
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Industrial Electrical Experience & Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)

Bring your licensed electrician expertise to a team that counts on it. Apply now for immediate consideration in Dillard, OR.