Automation Technician

Agropur, inc.; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays and floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur, inc. is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Minnesota facility. You will monitor automated systems, troubleshoot PLC and HMI, calibrate equipment, and perform scheduled maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

Strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and able to work with minimal supervision are required. This role offers competitive benefits including medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience required.
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics; redlining updates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automated systems using a computer.
• Troubleshoot the automation system using PLC programs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI systems and calibrate plant floor equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and complete documentation for maintenance work.
• Install new electrical circuits and test systems; adjust PLC programs as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to operators and managers and troubleshoot production problems.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Fluke Multimeter

Hart Calibration Equipment

Maximo CMMS

PLC/HMI tools

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters isrealimpact, not the volume of activity.

An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

• Starting Rate: $32.69hr
• $1.50hr shift differential for night shift
• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Healthy work/life balance
• Shift time- 7 on and 7 off rotation, 5pm to 5am night shift

Your role in achieving results:

• Monitor Automated Systems using a computer.
• Troubleshoot the automation system using various PLC programs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI Systems, making adjustments or modifications as needed.
• Perform checks and calibration of plant floor equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance work.
• Perform Completion of Documentation for scheduled maintenance work.
• Perform work orders assigned by the Planners.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance of electrical circuits.
• Install new electrical circuits.
• Help plant production personnel troubleshoot production problems.
• Maintain the Controls system.
• Oversee the everyday automation activities of the manufacturing plant.
• Install and test systems.
• Make program changes as needed to help the production areas run more efficiently.
• Resolve and repair all system faults and anomalies.
• Calibrate instruments throughout the plant.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Maintain, inspect and modify automation equipment, technologies and processes.
• Provide technical assistance for automation problems to operators and managers.
• Make adjustments or modifications to existing PLC Programs.
• Help plant production personnel troubleshoot production problems.
• Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies.
• Bend and install electrical conduit following all appropriate local and national codes.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors and equipment controls.
• Perform all functions that consist of Maximo (Computerized Maintenance Program).
• Perform basic mechanical duties in the plant as needed.
• Help troubleshoot and maintain the plant.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position uses electrical measuring equipment i.e. Fluke Multimeter, Process Meter, & Hart Calibration Equipment.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

Education Required:

• Associate's or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum three (3) years of related experience required.
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates required.
• Experience with wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines required.
• Experience planning, selecting, testing, installing and maintaining equipment and other types of systems required.
• 4-20mA control Loops.
• Motor Control Centers utilizing voltages from 120vac to 480vac.
• Install and program Variable Frequency Drives.
• Sound wiring principals and techniques.
• Troubleshooting using Electrical prints, PLC logic, and measuring equipment.
• Understanding P&ID's.

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to apply logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Result driven, bottom-line orientated, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficult of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
• Intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, comparative analysis, measurements, statistical analysis).
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.