Advanced Automation Technician - Night Shift & Growth

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Agropur is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Minnesota to monitor automated systems, troubleshoot PLC and HMI controls, and perform preventive maintenance across plant equipment. The role requires a technical degree in electrical technology and at least three years of related experience.

You will read electrical schematics, install and test new circuits, and support production teams to minimize downtime while upholding food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology required.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience required.
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including redlining for updates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Automated Systems using a computer.
• Troubleshoot automation system using PLC programs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI systems and calibration of plant floor equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and complete documentation for maintenance work.
• Work orders from Planners and daily preventive maintenance of electrical circuits.
• Install and test systems; adjust PLC programs to improve production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance policies and report safety issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Fluke Multimeter

Process Meter

Hart Calibration Equipment

Job description

Agropur is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Minnesota to monitor automated systems, troubleshoot PLC and HMI controls, and perform preventive maintenance across plant equipment. The role requires a technical degree in electrical technology and at least three years of related experience.

You will read electrical schematics, install and test new circuits, and support production teams to minimize downtime while upholding food safety and quality standards.