Electro-Mechanical Technician

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to support our food manufacturing operations. The role focuses on testing and maintaining electrical control and safety systems throughout the plant and off-campus buildings, with PLC troubleshooting and alarm system maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have PLC and VFD knowledge, strong mechanical skills, and experience in a food production environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Electrician with 2-4 years or industrial electrical experience.
• Understanding of PLCs and VFDs.
• Technical Certification/experience in Electro-Mechanic Technician, or related field.
• Strong mechanical 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.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems and implement control system changes.
• Collaborate with maintenance team on conduit and wiring changes and installations.
• Assist with MIG/TIG welding projects as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain conveyors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and alarm systems.
• Maintain safe, compliant plant operations and conduct preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanic background

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

English comprehension

Education

Apprentice Electrician (2–4 yrs)

Industrial electrical cert/experience

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

MIG/TIG welding

Job description

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

Shifts:

1st: 2:00pm - 10:30p.m. (Monday - Friday, every other Saturday or Sunday)

2nd: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday, every other Saturday or Sunday)

Opportunity awaits you at CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS! Do you want to work for a company that is committed to growing the capabilities of its employees while working in a diverse environment? Are you looking for new ways of thinking while challenging and expanding your knowledge? If so, you have come to the right place.

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-focused 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 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 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.