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Michael Foods · 22 hours ago

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Gaylord, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$27/hr - $37.25/hr

3+ years exp

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry. The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for providing electrical maintenance and reliability services within the plant, focusing on asset health improvement and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Hospitality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participate with electrical/instrumentation maintenance team members and tasks to ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost, are continuously being improved to achieve company objectives. Be an active member who contributes to the advancement of the MFI & ARM culture

Develop, implement, and champion Precision Maintenance® techniques ensuring procedural compliance and that job tolerances are met

Identify, develop, and implement critical electrical/instrumentation maintenance and performance improvement projects

Work with Corporate Reliability Team to develop, implement, and review real time condition assessment data for all critical electrical/instrumentation equipment

Actively participate in critical electrical/instrumentation equipment maintenance training for maintenance personnel

Actively participate in following reliability procedures for critical electrical/instrumentation spares and parts

Actively participate in following quality commissioning procedures for critical rebuilt or new electrical/instrumentation equipment

Work with vendors in addressing critical electrical/instrumentation issues identified through root cause and condition-based maintenance programs

Actively participate and assist craftsman during critical electrical/instrumentation maintenance assignments

Actively participate in electrical/instrumentation troubleshooting tasks while assisting other plant personnel in a teaching environment

Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support electrical/instrumentation reliability reporting and decision making. This will be accomplished through the guidance of MFI ARM standards

Keep accurate and up-to-date records (i.e., SAP data, critical equipment, regulatory documentation etc..)

Provides input for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement

Actively holds and sustains regulatory required licensure related to electrical/instrumentation (i.e., Maintenance Electrician) and performs required duties to statute expectations

Understands NEC code to a journeyman level and demonstrates accordingly

Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles

Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks

Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality

Always ensure required regulatory compliance

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical licenseElectrical/instrumentation certificationNEC code knowledgePLC understandingSAP experienceAdministrative skillsCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

Electrical license or electrical/instrumentation certification required per regional or national regulations

Journeyman understanding of mechanical and/or electrical schematics and blueprints including equipment specific electronics diagrams

Ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent administrative and follow-up skills to achieve successful maintenance and repair programs

Preferred

Associate's degree, two-year technical certificate, or relevant combination of experience which demonstrates electrical/instrumentation technical and leadership aptitude preferred

3 to 5 years of experience as a maintenance electrician with an emphasis on industry or manufacturing preferred

Trained and competent in MFI MEL1 skills preferred

Trained in NEC code to a journeyman level preferred

Understanding of PLC and equipment automation preferred

Prior experience in SAP preferred

Company

Michael Foods

Michael Foods is a producer and distributor of food products to the foodservice, retail, and food-ingredient markets.

Founded in 1908

Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://michaelfoods.com

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