Electrician - Food Manufacturing

Richardson International Limited; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & career development

Job summary

Richardson International Limited, a global leader in agriculture and food processing, seeks an Electrician for our New Hope, MN pasta facility. You will troubleshoot and maintain electrical and control systems on high-speed production lines and packaging equipment.

The role requires weekend availability, a 2-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent experience, and skills with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs. OSHA 10 is preferred, CPR certification may be pursued.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to read wiring diagrams.
• 2-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent experience (apprenticeship, military training, or 3+ years hands-on electrical/controls experience).
• Willingness to obtain CPR certification.
• OSHA 10 credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and controls systems for production and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Support extruders, dryers, conveying systems, cartoners, baggers, palletizers, utilities, HVAC, chillers, and compressed air systems.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to resolve recurring issues and complete preventative maintenance.
• Maintain PLC backups, schematics, and electrical documentation.
• Modify and improve electrical and control systems in compliance with NEC standards.
• Assist with capital projects and equipment installations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

CPR certification

Forklift operation

Education

2-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Job description

As part of Richardson's global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses. 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. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Electrician - Food Manufacturing - Weekends at our New Hope, MN pasta production facility. We are offering a salary of $36.00 per hour. Pay: $36.00/hour Shifts: 6a-6p / 6p-6a Weekends (Fri-Sun)

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and controls systems for production and high-speed packaging equipment
• Support extruders, dryers, conveying systems, cartoners, baggers, palletizers, utilities, HVAC, chillers, and compressed air systems
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to resolve recurring issues and complete preventative maintenance
• Maintain PLC backups, schematics, and electrical documentation
• Modify and improve electrical and control systems in compliance with NEC standards
• Assist with capital projects and equipment installations

What We're Looking For

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to read wiring diagrams
• 2-year Electrical Technician degree or equivalent experience (apprenticeship, military training, or 3+ years hands-on electrical/controls experience)
• Willingness to obtain CPR certification
• Preferred Experience Food manufacturing electrical and controls experience
• Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs
• OSHA 10
• Experience operating forklifts or lifts
• Physical Requirements Lift up to 50 lbs Stand 8+ hours per shift Climb ladders and work at heights up to 35 ft Work in hot, cold, humid, and dusty environments

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.