Electrical Technician

Job Description

Join our team as an Electrical Technician where you will play a pivotal role in maintaining electrical, instrumentation, controls, process, and production systems throughout our facility. Your main responsibilities will include addressing equipment breakdowns, installations, startups, executing process improvements, and participating in preventative/precision maintenance programs. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing machine reliability and supporting the installation of facility capital investments. Your expertise will ensure compliance with code regulations and enhance our production efficiency.

Hard Skills

• Understanding of NEC code

• Proficient in conduit installation and wiring layout

• Ability to build/modify control panels

• Knowledge of electrical schematics and blueprints

• Installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems

• Troubleshooting of PLCs, automation software, and touchscreens

• Programming and troubleshooting VFD’s and HIM modules

• Usage of multimeters and other diagnostic tools

• Mechanical troubleshooting for rotating equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic applications

• Understanding of utilities equipment, precision measurement tools, security, and alarm systems

• Knowledge of ARC flash/blast protocols

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Chaska, Minnesota.

Work Environment

Work in a food manufacturing environment processing potatoes into various products. The facility can be dirty and wet in areas, but overall maintains cleanliness. This non-union role involves working in teams across various shifts, including rotating 12-hour day and night shifts. Uniforms are provide

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.