Electrician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical team in response to daily production needs and interruptions by providing hands‑on electrical support in process controls, resolving common power system electrical issues, and equipment downtime root cause analysis.
• Assist Electrical team in completion of regular preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Learn to use tools, meters, and technology to troubleshoot facility‑specific PLCs, motors, VFDs, and process/support equipment.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of electrical equipment by running/connecting wires, construction panels/control boxes, and performing other tasks in accordance with NEC, North Dakota Electrical Codes, and NFPA 70E.
• Provide assistance to other Electrical and Maintenance team members, when required.
• Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution AND at least 3+ years electrical maintenance experience, OR Associates degree or higher in electrical, electro‑mechanical, mechatronics, instrumentation or controls in lieu of experience.

• Previous experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens).
• Previous experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and instrumentation.
• Previous experience working with 480V systems.

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment.
• Work in overcrowded spaces for 6+ hours per shift.
• Climb, squat, and crouch for 8+ hours per shift.
• Stand for 8+ hours per shift.
• Walk for 8+ hours per shift.
• Reach, grasp, push, pull for 8+ hours per shift.

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.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep‑rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth.

Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.