Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Michael Foods Inc.•Gaylord, MN

1d•$27 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The E & I Technician (Electrical & Instrumentations Tech) provides both Electrical Maintenance and Reliability services within the plant, executing with excellence and assisting critical electrical/instrumentation asset health improvement efforts. The E & I Tech will ensure results while partnering with the MFI ARM team, plant maintenance team personnel, plant operational team, equipment suppliers, and all other plant support teams members for success. The E & I Tech focus responsibilities are assistance, development, and execution of electrical/instrumentation PM, PDM, RCM, Precision CM, and Operator Care Programs. Other duties will include electrical/instrumentation equipment installation, troubleshooting adjustments, startups, and process improvement projects. The E & I Tech will carry and keep current any regulatory required licensure (i.e., Nice to have Maintenance Electrician). This position is responsible for complying with Safety work rules and for reinforcing Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly, to reduce product and process variability. This role must be available to work scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
3 to 5 years of experience as a maintenance electrician with an emphasis on industry or manufacturing preferred
Electrical license or electrical/instrumentation certification required per regional or national regulations
Journeyman understanding of mechanical and/or electrical schematics and blueprints including equipment specific electronics diagrams
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent administrative and follow-up skills to achieve successful maintenance and repair programs.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree, two-year technical certificate, or relevant combination of experience which demonstrates electrical/instrumentation technical and leadership aptitude preferred
Trained and competent in MFI MEL1 skills preferred
Trained in NEC code to a journeyman level preferred
Understanding of PLC and equipment automation preferred
Prior experience in SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Participate with electrical/instrumentation maintenance team members and tasks to ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost, are continuously being improved to achieve company objectives. Be an active member who contributes to the advancement of the MFI & ARM culture.
Develop, implement, and champion Precision Maintenance® techniques ensuring procedural compliance and that job tolerances are met
Identify, develop, and implement critical electrical/instrumentation maintenance and performance improvement projects
Work with Corporate Reliability Team to develop, implement, and review real time condition assessment data for all critical electrical/instrumentation equipment
Actively participate in critical electrical/instrumentation equipment maintenance training for maintenance personnel
Actively participate in following reliability procedures for critical electrical/instrumentation spares and parts
Actively participate in following quality commissioning procedures for critical rebuilt or new electrical/instrumentation equipment
Work with vendors in addressing critical electrical/instrumentation issues identified through root cause and condition-based maintenance programs
Actively participate and assist craftsman during critical electrical/instrumentation maintenance assignments
Actively participate in electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting tasks while assisting other plant personnel in a teaching environment
Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support electrical/instrumentation reliability reporting and decision making. This will be accomplished through the guidance of MFI ARM standards.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records (i.e., SAP data, critical equipment, regulatory documentation etc..).
Provides input for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement.
Actively holds and sustains regulatory required licensure related to electrical/instrumentation (i.e., Maintenance Electrician) and performs required duties to statute expectations
Understands NEC code to a journeyman level and demonstrates accordingly
Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
Always ensure required regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.