Electrical Technician

Our Minneapolis, MN food processing client is looking to hire an Electrical Technician for their night shift (6pm-6am). The Electrical Technician will safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot and work to improve the electrical and automation subsystems within the production facility.

· Provide technical leadership and support to the electrical and instrumentation technicians at the facility.

· Use the appropriate tools (e.g. multimeter, software) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical, electronics, Instrumentation and controls issues in the facility.

· Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.

· Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals.

· Troubleshoot process issues with automation software.

· Troubleshoot hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and touchscreens.

· Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues.

· Work with IT to troubleshoot and maintain automation servers.

· Create user manuals and training documentation; train all technicians as appropriate.

· Identify and facilitate process and automation improvements.

· Identify necessary program changes and work with Corporate Controls to implement.

· Assist and consult with management/engineering on projects as needed.

· Provide support and leadership to the electrical, electronics and instrumentations technicians.

· Manage, backup and organize all automation related documentation for the facility (programs, schematics, network information, manuals, etc.)

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Two year certification from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

· 3+ years strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment (Food Processing Plant preferred). Experience in mechanical systems.