Industrial Electrician

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leading food processing and distribution company with a strong presence in the industry. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join our team at our Chaska, Minnesota facility.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for performing electrical, instrumentation, and controls maintenance throughout the facility. This includes equipment breakdowns, installation and startups, process improvements, preventative/precision maintenance programs, and continuous improvements activities.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to urgent production needs related to equipment
• Complete preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial IE&C work throughout the facility
• Utilize CMMS to support the maintenance function, including review, execution, and documentation of scheduled/unscheduled work daily
• Understand NEC code to a journeyman level and demonstrate accordingly
• Proficient knowledge of conduit installation and wiring layout, along with ability to repair existing electrical systems
• Ability to build and/or modify a control panel to a professional level
• Proficient understanding of mechanical and/or electrical schematics and blueprints, including equipment-specific electronics diagrams
• Proficient knowledge and ability in installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various electrical components and systems, including medium voltage automation systems and motor control circuits
• Proficient knowledge of power distribution, MMCs, control panels, and switches/fuses
• Proficient knowledge related to hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers), automation software, and touchscreens
• Basic knowledge and ability to get online with a PLC and/or HMI to review logic and troubleshoot issues
• Proficient ability to troubleshoot, replace, and program VFDs and HIM modules
• Proficient ability to understand and use the appropriate tools (e.g. multimeter) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical, electronics, and instrumentation issues in the facility
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting skills for rotating equipment, along with hydraulic and pneumatic applications
• Proficient knowledge of utilities equipment and electrical requirements
• Proficient understanding of precision measurement equipment/tools
• Proficient understanding of security and alarm systems
• Proficient understanding of ARC flash/blast and the ability to use/follow PPE and specialty tool policies
• Participate in root cause failure analysis in equipment failures
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels and is willing to train others
• Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety and health in all jobs and tasks
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained
• Ensure that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety and Quality are followed and complied with, in effort to reduce process variability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in industrial operations, plant operations, maintenance, utilities, and/or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to do basic math

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior training and education in OSHA 30 Hour, HAZMAT awareness, Arc Flash, LOTO, electrical systems, and fall protection
• Prior training in NEC code
• Prior training in instrumentation and controls
• Prior food manufacturing experience

Work Schedule:

Nights 6pm-6am 2-2-3

Sign-on Bonus:

$4,000