Automation Technician

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R15760
** Shift:
** 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
* Training will be done on 1st shift
*** Pay:** $36.00/hour plus $1.15/hour for third shift work
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

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* · 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
** Education and Experience

Required:

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* · Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime
· Requires a two-year Electrical Technician degree and/or one of the following:o Completed apprenticeship in electro-mechanical, electrical, controls or related fieldo Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) o 3+ years hands-on experience in a controls, automation, or electrical role
· Must be willing to become CPR certified
** Preferred Education, Experience, and

Skills:

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* · MN State Class A Journeyman Electrician License
· 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
** Physical Requirements**:
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
· Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds 6+ hours per shift
· Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 3+ hours per shift
· Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
· Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift
· Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift
· Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
· Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift
· Must be able to stand 8+ hours per shift
· Must be able to work from a lift at heights of 35 feet +Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.
** Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 3/31/2026.
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New Hopetime type:
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Posted 14 Days Ago
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