Mechatronics Technician

Friesen's Inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

401(k) retirement matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Friesen's Inc. in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time electrical technician role. Responsibilities include wiring and labeling control panels, troubleshooting electrical components, and testing equipment for safety. The position requires a high school degree with 1-5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of electrical systems. Friesen's offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience; training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of AC/DC systems and electrical wiring concepts.

Responsibilities

• Wiring and labeling control panels.
• Testing continuity and troubleshooting problems.
• Working on AC and DC systems up to 600 volts.

Skills

Electrical knowledge (110–480 volts)

Ability to read electrical schematics

Mechanical repair skills

Education

High school degree or 2-year Technical College degree

Job description

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for the top fortune 500 Consumer Producing Companies in the world. When you join Friesen’s, you join a fun vibrant culture of talented and inspired individuals working as a Team who are dedicated to providing outstanding equipment to meet our client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Wiring and labeling control panels
• Be able to follow electrical Schematics and follow bill of materials
• Mount and wire controllers, motors, VFDS, relays, motor starters, circuit‑breakers panels, indicator lights, disconnects, and switches into enclosures using; screws, bolts, and hand/power tools.
• Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as an ohmmeter, and/or megger.
• Running tests on equipment
• Troubleshooting problems
• Working with AC & DC drives, electrical component analysis, use of electrical meters and oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical repair.
• Work on AC and DC systems up to 600 volts
• Programming motors & VFDs
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assemble, and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender
• Work is project‑orientated, and you may be working on several projects, all at various stages, at any given time.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school degree with 1-5 years of experience, we will train or a 2-year Technical College degree in related field
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Has knowledge and application of basis 110–480-volt electrical theory, AC/DC systems, electrical wiring concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Work under immediate supervision

Full-Time Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) retirement matching
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Benefits – Accident, cancer, indemnity, illness, and legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program