Michael Foods: Electrical Mechanic

Business Unit OverviewMichael Foods, Inc.

is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products.

We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact.

Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location DescriptionMichael foods, Inc.

located in Chaska, Minnesota is known as the “Best small town in Minnesota ” with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018!

As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small town atmosphere.

Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work!.

Our location produces a variety of potato products.

For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and to food-loving consumers.

ResponsibilitiesThe Electrical Technician will safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot and work to improve the electrical and automation subsystems within the production facility.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:GeneralMust be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.Work in a fast-paced environment, responding appropriately to changing priorities.Respectfully interact with a diverse group of people.Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.

Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with management, vendors, peers and production personnel.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.TechnicalInterpret 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 QualificationsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: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 systemsQualifications: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: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 systemsResponsibilities: The Electrical Technician will safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot and work to improve the electrical and automation subsystems within the production facility.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: GeneralMust be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.Work in a fast-paced environment, responding appropriately to changing priorities.Respectfully interact with a diverse group of people.Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.

Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with management, vendors, peers and production personnel.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.

TechnicalInterpret 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