Electrical Technician

A Hiring Company; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC (Hiniker) in Minnesota seeks an Electrical Technician to assist with design preparation, records maintenance, and technical support for internal and external customers. You will test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and control equipment for industrial products, interpret drawings, and document results.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with related coursework, strong math skills, and experience with CAD and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated work experience.
• Pre-engineering related coursework or vocational school is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Test, modify, and support developmental or operational electrical machinery and control equipment.
• Interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Repair, maintain, or test electrical instruments and equipment.
• Assemble electrical systems or prototypes; use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Calibrate scientific or technical equipment and ensure quality control.

Skills

CAD software

Electrical troubleshooting

Mathematics

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pre-engineering coursework or vocational school

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC (Hiniker) is a Minnesota based manufacturer. With roots in the agricultural equipment industry going back to 1970 and continuing today, we know how to build tough, productive, reliable equipment. Hiniker is known for sturdy cultivators, efficient shredders, and niche equipment such as the cover crop seeder and NH3 monitors.

In 1995, Hiniker branched into designing and manufacturing snow removal equipment, which is a trusted tool for many. Hiniker snow and ice equipment is built to enable the operator to work as efficiently as possible. We do this with innovative and purpose-built designs like the Hiniker C-Plow and the Hiniker Scoop Plow. We also manufacture a line of spreaders and skid steer plows. In 2024, we expanded our offerings with the acquisition of Daniels Plows, further strengthening our commitment to high-quality snow removal solutions.

Located in Mankato, MN.

We are searching for an Electrical Technicianand to be responsible for assisting with our design preparation, records maintenance, and providing technical support to internal team members and external customers. In this role the Electrical Technician will complete activities to test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery, or electrical control equipment, and circuity for the company’s industrial/commercial product line(s).

• Ability to interpret and communicate engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to make sound/logical decisions, use strong analytical skills, and promptly and thoroughly solve problems.
• Requires communications with Supervisor, peers, and customers.
• Must possess a good understanding of engineering design and drafting, and the terms and methods used in engineering procedures.
• Ability to use algebraic formulas, statistical mathematics, and trigonometry tables to accomplish assigned jobs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Organizing, planning and prioritizing work.
• Uses time management skills and with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
• Write engineering specifications to clarify design details or functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
• Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
• Assemble equipment or components.
• Calibrate scientific or technical equipment
• Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
• Interpret test information to resolve design related problems.
• Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance and collaborate with electrical engineers to identify, define or solve developmental problems.
• Repairing and maintaining and testing electronic equipment.
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards and documenting information in written or electronic form.
• Drafting, laying out and specifying technical devices, parts and equipment.
• Interpreting the meaning of information to others.
• May assist with the training and teaching co-workers and/or customers.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with others in organization and persons outside organization.

Electrical Technician Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated work experience.
• Pre-engineering related coursework or vocational school is highly desired.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation details: 70000-85000 Yearly Salary