Food Plant Electromechanical Technician | PLC & Controls

Catallia Mexican Foods; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Technician for our Minnesota plant. You will test and troubleshoot electrical control and safety systems, work on PLCs, VFDs, and alarms, and coordinate with production and quality teams for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.

You will collaborate with maintenance on conduit wiring changes, and support wiring installations, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and conveyor controls to keep the line running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or education in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field.
• Strong English communication in workplace.
• Experience reading electrical wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs.
• 2-4 years in industrial electrical work or equivalent.
• Solid mechanical background in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance on conduit and wiring changes and installations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot alarm systems, including weather and fire.
• Collaborate on MIG/TIG welding projects as needed.
• Implement control system changes and ensure completion.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems and controls.
• Troubleshoot conveyor stems and controls.
• Maintain and troubleshoot VFD systems in the plant.
• Troubleshoot all PLC systems.
• Support preventative maintenance programs and safety policies.
• Inspect plant equipment to support operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC & VFD knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Preventive maintenance

Microsoft Office

Education

Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Technician for our Minnesota plant. You will test and troubleshoot electrical control and safety systems, work on PLCs, VFDs, and alarms, and coordinate with production and quality teams for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.

You will collaborate with maintenance on conduit wiring changes, and support wiring installations, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and conveyor controls to keep the line running safely and efficiently.