Electrical Technician

Friesen's Inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance & Long‑The

Job summary

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for Fortune 500 clients. The Electrical Technician role focuses on wiring control panels, programming motors and VFDs, and testing equipment within a project-driven environment.

You will read blueprints, perform electrical testing with meters and scopes, install conduits, and support system startups, with opportunities to grow in a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience or a 2-year technical degree in a related field.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, AC/DC systems, wiring concepts and reading schematics.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC systems, VFDs and motors, and electrical wiring.
• Working knowledge of automation systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Work is project-oriented and may involve several projects at different stages.
• Wiring and labeling control panels.
• Wiring and programming motors & VFDs.
• Running tests on equipment.
• Troubleshooting problems.
• Work on AC and DC systems up to 600 volts.
• Work with AC & DC drives, electrical components analysis, meters and oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical repair.
• Read electrical blueprints and technical text.
• Assemble and install electrical conduit with tools.
• Install switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels; fasten with hand/power tools.
• Test circuit continuity for safety and compatibility.
• System startups and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical theory

VFDs & Motors

Electrical wiring concepts

Blueprint reading

Testing with meters/oscilloscopes

System startup & troubleshooting

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Tools

Ohmmeter

Megger

Electrical meters

Conduit bender

Job description

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for the top fortune 500 Consumer Producing Companies in the world. When you join Friesen’s, you join a fun vibrant culture of talented and inspired individuals working as a Team who are dedicated to providing outstanding equipment to meet our client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Work is project-orientated, and you may be working on several projects, all at various stages, at any given time.
• Wiring and labeling control panels.
• Wiring and programming motors & VFDs.
• Running tests on equipment.
• Troubleshooting problems.
• Work on AC and DC systems up to 600 volts.
• Working with AC & DC drives, electrical component analysis, use of electrical meters and oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical repair.
• Knowledge and application of basic 110–480-volt electrical theory.
• Comprehension of blueprints and technical text.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assemble and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. Fastens these items in place with screws or bolts using hand tools and power tools.
• Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as an ohmmeter, and/or megger.
• System startups and troubleshooting systems.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience or 2-year technical degree in related field.
• Be able to lift up to 75lbs
• Has knowledge of electrical theory, AC/DC systems, electrical wiring concepts, practices, and procedures. The ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC systems, familiarity with VFD’s & Motors, Electrical wiring
• Working knowledge of automation systems and components.

Full-Time Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) retirement matching
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Benefits – Accident, cancer, indemnity, illness, and legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program