Posted August 21, 2026
Maintenance Electrician
Kelly Services
The Dalles, OR, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Kelly is currently seeking a talented and experienced Maintenance Electrician for an exciting Direct Hire opportunity within a growing production facility in The Dalles, Oregon!
Primary job duties:
Job Requirements:
Hours of Operation:
Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed, possible day or swing shift position. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.
Pay: $40.00/hour
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Primary job duties:
- Perform limited electrical maintenance and repairs of wiring, conduit, and various electrical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair or install motors, switches, circuit breakers, lighting, electrical outlets.
- Install, connect, adjust and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.
- Plan layout and installation of wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on specs and codes.
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, or test lamps.
- Possess demonstrable skills for specifying and properly sizing of wire, conduit, circuit breakers and fuses per NEC and other applicable codes.
- Read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components.
- Troubleshoot and install VFD’s, motor controls systems, valves, and other electrical components.
- Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), verify operation of inputs and outputs on devices through the use of a test meter.
- High mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools to perform repairs
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Completed a related educational degree, certificate, or program; and/or comparable work experience, plus formal training in this area
- Holds applicable licensing and certificate(s)
- A fundamental aptitude, which may be assessed by a practical exam.
- Experience in food production and manufacturing environment
- Able to understand and utilize PLC programs to aid in troubleshooting.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively.
- Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, crouch, and perform job duties with limited assistance.
Hours of Operation:
Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed, possible day or swing shift position. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.
Pay: $40.00/hour
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
