Electrician

Richardson International; Carrington (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Training and career development opportunities

Job summary

Richardson International in Carrington, North Dakota, is seeking an experienced Electrician to support daily production through hands-on electrical work and preventive maintenance. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of electrical maintenance experience, or an Associate’s Degree in a relevant field. Benefits include a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.

Ideal candidates are familiar with PLCs and 480V systems, and are physically capable of working in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years electrical maintenance experience or an Associate’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Previous experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical team with daily production needs and interruptions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment.
• Learn to troubleshoot PLCs, motors, and support equipment.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Troubleshooting PLCs

Experience with VFDs

Working with 480V systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical team in response to daily production needs and interruptions by providing hands‑on electrical support in the areas of process controls, resolving common power system electrical issues, and equipment downtime root cause analysis
• Assist Electrical team in completion of regular preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment according to established schedules and procedures
• Learn to use tools, meters, and technology to troubleshoot facility‑specific PLCs, motors, VFDs, and process/support equipment, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and regulations
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment by running/connecting wires, construction panels/control boxes, and performing other tasks in accordance with the NEC, North Dakota Electrical Codes, and NFPA 70E
• Provide assistance to other Electrical and Maintenance team members when required
• Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution AND 3+ years electrical maintenance experience OR an Associate’s Degree or higher in electrical, electro‑mechanical, mechatronics, instrumentation, or controls in lieu of experience

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Previous experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Previous experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and instrumentation
• Previous experience working with 480V systems

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environments
• Must be able to work in crowded areas for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb, squat, and crouch for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach, grasp, push, and pull for 8+ hours per shift

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 3/31/2026.