E & I Technician

Post Holdings, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food processing is seeking an E & I Technician in Gaylord, Minnesota. This role involves providing electrical maintenance and reliability services, focusing on asset health and safety improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the necessary electrical licensure. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance electrician experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Electrical license or certification required.
• Journeyman level NEC knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in electrical/instrumentation maintenance to improve safety and quality.
• Develop and implement Precision Maintenance techniques.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Reliability Team on critical equipment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, specializing in egg products, refrigerated grocery, and potato products. We offer exciting career opportunities across our organization, where you can develop your talents and make a significant impact. Join our innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Located in Gaylord, Minnesota, Michael Foods, Inc. is in Minnesota's Healthy Heartland. Gaylord is in south-central Minnesota, about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is known as the "Hub of Sibley County." Our facility produces liquid egg, hard-cooked egg, and pre-cooked egg products such as scrambled eggs, patties, and omelets.

Responsibilities

Summary: The E & I Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician) provides electrical maintenance and reliability services within the plant, focusing on asset health and safety improvements. This role involves collaborating with the MFI ARM team, maintenance staff, operations, suppliers, and other support teams to ensure success. Key responsibilities include executing electrical/instrumentation PM, PDM, RCM, and operator care programs, as well as equipment installation, troubleshooting, startups, and process improvements. The technician must maintain current licensure (e.g., Electrical Journeyman or Maintenance Electrician) and adhere to safety and food safety policies, working scheduled hours including weekends and holidays as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participate in electrical/instrumentation maintenance to improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs, contributing to the MFI & ARM culture.
2. Develop and implement Precision Maintenance techniques, ensuring compliance and job tolerance adherence.
3. Identify and execute electrical/instrumentation performance improvement projects.
4. Collaborate with the Corporate Reliability Team to develop real-time condition assessment data for critical equipment.
5. Participate in training for electrical/instrumentation maintenance personnel.
6. Manage critical spares and parts following reliability procedures.
7. Support quality commissioning for new or rebuilt electrical/instrumentation equipment.
8. Work with vendors on electrical/instrumentation issues identified through root cause analysis and maintenance programs.
9. Assist in electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting and maintenance, supporting other personnel.
10. Utilize CMMS to document and support reliability reporting, following MFI ARM standards.
11. Maintain accurate records (SAP, regulatory documentation, etc.).
12. Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous asset reliability improvement.
13. Maintain licensure (e.g., Journeyman or Maintenance Electrician) and demonstrate NEC code knowledge.
14. Promote safety, quality work practices, GMPs, and food safety standards.
15. Ensure regulatory compliance and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of maintenance electrician experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Electrical license or certification required; journeyman level NEC knowledge preferred.
• Understanding of schematics, blueprints, PLCs, and automation preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to talk, listen, stand, walk, and lift up to 60 pounds. Visual and sensory abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. The environment may be noisy and temperature-variable. Accommodations can be provided for disabilities.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $37.25 per hour.