Electrician

Richardson International•New Hope, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Our Maintenance Electricians are a valuable part of our team. Our Maintenance Electrician performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility during their shift. The priorities for this role include preventative maintenance, electrical & controls troubleshooting, training of all employees, repair of electrical & controls systems equipment and components, rebuilding of electrical & controls systems equipment and components. Schedule: Friday-Sunday Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm OR 6:00pm - 6:00am

Requirements

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime
Must have the ability to read a wiring diagram and troubleshoot electrical components
Requires a two-year Electrical Technician degree and/or one of the following: Completed apprenticeship in electro-mechanical, electrical, controls or related field Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 3+ years hands-on experience in a controls, automation, or electrical role
Must be willing to become CPR certified

Nice To Haves

Previous employee leadership experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
Previous electrical & controls experience in a food manufacturing facility
Previous experience reading blueprints and control schematics
Previous experience with Allen Bradly, PLC, touch screens
Previous experience with VFD’s
OSHA 10 certification
Experience with operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts

Responsibilities

Perform daily electrical or controls tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including: Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and work
Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training to production teams on electrical & controls components
Maintain all electrical systems to National Electrical Code standard
Modify, add, and change electrical systems with little or no supervision
Maintain current back up files for all equipment control systems
Provide assistance with capital project development and implementation
Maintain plant schematics and documentation on equipment
Troubleshooting using machine control schematics
Other duties, as assigned