Electrical Maintenance Intern

As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.

We currently have an opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Intern at our Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta.

• Assists in the maintenance of all electrical systems according to NEC standards
• Assists in the troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing of systems and equipment in the plant according to government standards
• Reads mechanical and electrical blueprints
• Performs basic electrical construction tasks
• Identifies machine parts and project materials needed to complete work
• Documents daily work in log book
• Other duties, as assigned

• Successful completion of at least 2 semesters of an accredited Industrial Electrical Associates Degree program

• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
• Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Must be able to sit and stoop for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in confined spaces for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to push/pull for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to lift 11 to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift and anything over 50# will require team assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Must be able to lift up-to 10 pounds for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in high humidity for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to use fine motor skills including grasping and feeling for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, and express or exchange ideas by spoken and written word and distinguish object or equipment visually
• Must be able to operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift
  
  Must be able to wear a respirator as required

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.