Electronic Control Technician

American Crystal Sugar Company; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 49,772 - 54,745; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Pension

401(k) with Company match

Paid dental insurance

Paid short-term disability

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Crookston, Minnesota seeks an Electronic Control Technician to manage control instrumentation for beet and sugar processing systems. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and optimizing control systems while working closely with operations.

Candidates must have a 2-year technical degree and at least 3 years of related experience. The position offers a compensation range of $36.13 - $39.74 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year technical degree required.
• At least 3 years of electronic experience in relevant instrumentation fields.
• Must be able to pass Skills and Aptitude tests and Safety Screen.
• Strong keyboarding skills and navigation in Windows OS are necessary.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Installation of control networks and programming distributive control software.
• Optimization of control loops for efficient processing system operation.
• Collaboration with operations for better understanding of parameters.
• Advising operations on process adjustments.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Troubleshooting skills

Calibration abilities

Computer literacy

Effective communication

Education

2-year technical degree

Job description

The Electronic Control Technician is primarily responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining control instrumentation systems for beet and sugar processing systems. As ECT, candidates should be able to install, set up, calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain a wide variety of instrumentation and control throughout the Factory.

The principle accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• The Technician will install control networks and program the Delta V and RS III distributive control software including other associated hardware.
• Optimize the performance of control loops to ensure the efficient operation of the various processing systems.
• Work closely with operations gaining a detailed understanding of operating parameters ensuring that maintenance interventions are both appropriate and effective.
• Advise operations of process adjustment so the operating practices can be adjusted correspondingly.
• The Technician is required to understand equipment and system operating principles and fundamentals.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must, at a minimum, have a 2-year technical degree.
• The candidate must have minimum of three (3) years of instrument shop/Electronic experience in all required instrumentation fields.
• Incumbents will be required to pass a Skills and Aptitude tests and Safety Screen.
• Must be computer literate possessing strong keyboarding skills, be able to navigate in a Windows Operating Environment, and must be competent in the use of a word processing software program.
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively.

Compensation Range:

$36.13 - $39.74 /hr

Benefits Include:

Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.

In addition, we offer Pension, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match, paid dental, paid basic life insurance, paid short -term disability, voluntary long-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. We also offer tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.

We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.

An Equal Opportunity Employer