About 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. The Maintenance Electrician ensures operation of production machinery and electricalequipment by troubleshooting, performing repairs and preventive maintenancein an effective, efficient and safe manner. Primary responsibilities for support are assisting in preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installation of plant equipment, machinery, and buildings in a safe and professional manner. Work within the guidelines of good manufacturing practices at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant electrical systems including motors, motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, sensors, and power distribution
Diagnose electrical failures using schematics, meters, and logical troubleshooting methods
Perform safe installation and modification of electrical equipment and wiring systems
Support startup, shutdown, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment
Troubleshoot basic PLC and control system issues (I/O, power, communications, interlocks)
Work with Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering on control upgrades and improvements
Verify proper operation of interlocks, safeties, and sequencing systems
Assist with integration of new equipment into existing electrical infrastructure
Perform scheduled electrical PMs including inspections, testing, cleaning, and adjustments
Identify early signs of electrical failure and recommend corrective actions
Support reliability improvements by reducing repeat electrical faults and downtime
Strictly follow Lockout/Tagout, arc flash, and electrical safety procedures
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, food safety requirements, and GMPs
Maintain clean, organized, and safe electrical panels, MCC rooms, and work areas
Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and electrical hazards immediately
Accurately document labor, findings, repairs, and parts usage in the CMMS
Update electrical drawings, panel labels, and equipment documentation as required
Communicate recurring electrical issues or system risks to supervision

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Experience with motors, motor starters, VFDs, MCCs, and power distribution
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Skills and Competencies:

Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment (basic troubleshooting level)
Process-driven, logical problem solver
Good computer skills and ability to work within a CMMS
Must be proficient in reading, speaking and writing in English for the purpose of record keeping, safety and quality training processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical schooling, electrical certification, or apprenticeship preferred

Working Conditions:

Available to work overtime including some weekends
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights up to 80 ft
Clean, safe driving record.
Able to work in all weather conditions
Capable to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

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.

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