Electrical Controls Technician

About the role

Controls Electricians are responsible for supporting, creating, integrating, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, and PLC.

Shift Hours

• 12-hour shifts - 2 on followed by 2 off, 3 on followed by 2 off, 2 on followed by 3 off
• 6:00 am to 6 pm
• 6:00 pm to 6 am
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• Cycle length is 2 weeks
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• OT Rate of 1.5 of pay rate after 40 hours

Pay

• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
• Pay $39.74 per hour to start (Control Tech 1)
• $43.55 per hour after completion of required training (Control Tech 2)
• $46.24 per hour after completion of required training (Control Tech 3)
• Shift differential- Night Shift $1.00 per hour when working between the hours of 6pm – 6am

Benefits

• 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance - includes medical, dental, and life
• And much more!

About our Location

• Our plant stands out with its exceptional location just outside the Twin Cities, offering great access to restaurants and activities.
• We prioritize employee growth and development, providing ample opportunities for advancement and cross-functional learning.
• Our culture fosters a sense of belonging and genuine care for both employees and our products.
• To keep our team engaged, we organize various events throughout the year, including an end-of-year picnic, holiday dinner, family day, and more.
• We also have several committees that employees can participate in, monthly recognition programs, raffles, and volunteer events.
• Beyond pay and benefits, we offer a unique culture, wellness programs, and education reimbursement.
• Fun facts about our plant include being across the street from Prince's house and having over 110 different products.

What your day will look like

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
• Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers
• Willing and able to LEARN and get paid doing it
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
• Allen Bradley, Wonderware, PLCs, Drives, Motors
• Utilizing electronic work order system to log completed/missed work
• Reading and updating electrical and control schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Providing technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications
• Performing uptime and downtime, preventative electrical maintenance
• Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Lead new hire onboarding plans

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Able to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Able to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Able to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Able to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.