Electro-Mechanical Technician

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods in Minnesota seeks an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to test and maintain electrical control and safety systems across the plant and external buildings. The role requires PLC troubleshooting and coordination with maintenance to implement system changes.

The ideal candidate will work with VFDs, conveyors, and welding projects (MIG/TIG), while ensuring safety, GMP compliance, and reliable equipment uptime through preventive maintenance and quick repairs.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Electrician with 2-4 years or industrial electrical experience.
• Understanding of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and VFDs.
• Technical Certification/experience in Electro-Mechanic Technician, or related field.
• Strong mechanic background in manufacturing.
• Experience in a food production or bakery environment a plus.
• Reading and understanding wiring schematics, HVAC systems, electrical, hydraulics, and welding.
• Proficiency in equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, and troubleshoot VFD systems within the plant.
• Work closely with the maintenance team/manager on shift for conduit and wiring changes and installations.
• Troubleshoot all PLC systems.
• Implement all control system changes and follow through to completion.
• Work closely with the maintenance team on MIG, TIG welding projects as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain all conveyor stems and controls.
• Troubleshoot and maintain all pneumatic systems and controls.
• Troubleshoot and maintain all hydraulic systems and controls.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing alarm systems including severe weather and fire.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFD systems maintenance

Electrical diagnosis

Mechanical skills

Reading wiring schematics

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Apprentice Electrician training

Electro-Mechanic certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC programming software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Duties

Catallia Mexican Foods is looking for an experienced Electro -Mechanical Technician with expertise in food manufacturing.

Shift: 3rd 10:00p.m. - 6:30a.m. ($2 shift differential)

Catallia Core Values

Sharing our cultural traditions, Hispanic food expertise and 30 years of tortilla manufacturing experience, we work hand-in-hand with customers to deliver authentic products and innovative solutions that meet today's market needs. We honor that promise with our commitments to customer-focus collaboration, industry leading quality, innovation and team empowerment, high ethics and integrity in all partnerships, and proven food safety and personal safety standards.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on position and will require that the individual to complete testing of controls of all new and existing electrical control and safety systems in the plant and all external buildings within the campus. PLC troubleshooting of new and existing PLC systems will be accomplished by this individual, as well as maintaining existing alarm systems.

This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs, and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall operation, the individual will work closely with the production and the quality teams to handle emergency repairs while coordinating and executing scheduled maintenance activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain, and troubleshoot VFD systems within the plant
• Work closely with the maintenance team/manager on shift for conduit and wiring changes and installations.
• Troubleshoot all PLC systems.
• Implement all control system changes and follow through to completion.
• Work closely with the maintenance team on MIG, TIG welding projects as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain all conveyor stems and controls.
• Troubleshoot and maintain all pneumatic systems and controls.
• Troubleshoot and maintain all hydraulic systems and controls.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing alarm systems including severe weather and fire.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Promote all plant safety, GMP's and food safety policies and procedures
• Performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Regularly inspect plant equipment, production support systems and to support effective plant operations.
• Contribute to an effective, predictive, and preventative maintenance program (including repair, modification, and installation of equipment) to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine time availability.

Education & Experience

• Apprentice Electrician with 2-4 years or industrial electrical experience.
• Understanding of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and VFD's.
• Technical Certification/experience in Electro-Mechanic Technician, or related field.
• Strong mechanic background in manufacturing.
• Experience in a food production or bakery environment a plus.
• Reading and understanding wiring schematics, HVAC systems, electrical, hydraulics, and welding.
• Proficiency in equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance, and repair.

Communication Skills

Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language to communicate well.

Other Skills

• Computer skills, knowledge, or Microsoft Office
• Good Mechanical skills

Physical Requirements/Environment

• Stand/Walking: Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Grasp: Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Pull/Push: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry: Continuously/Frequently up to 50lbs.
• Physical Environment: Continuously - work around moving machinery, working in a temperature controlled 75-degree environment.

Catallia Mexican Foods is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 4 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$34.00 - $38.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55121

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

8a7885ac9f8b9423019fa9c2c9b70714

Job Benefits

Not specified