Electronic Technician

New Ulm Plant

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Additional perks: Pet Insurance- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- access to shop at the Company Store.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Electronic Technician positions begin at $33.21 per hour- but could increase based on licensures or certifications of candidate.
• Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant.

Work Schedule:

Weekly Rotating Shifts for Production Employees- Monday through Friday. Shift start time depends on the department- but weekly rotations begin on 3rd- 2nd- and then 1st shift.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening in 1955. Current products include Velveeta- Velveeta Mini-Block- Kraft Deli-Deluxe- and Foodservice for popular restaurant chains.
• 400 Hourly Employees.
• 23 Salaried Employees.
• Average tenured employee is 12 years of service.
• Over 125 employees have more than 20 years of service.
• There is over 5-000 years of experience in the New Ulm Plant!

Community Overview:

Welcome to our New Ulm Community!

Job Overview:

The Electronic Technician must be able to install- troubleshoot- repair- modify- calibrate- make adjustments to and be responsible for- electrical- electronic- and pneumatic process control systems and devices used in production- office- and utility areas. This individual must also interact and influence decisions made concerning the types of equipment implemented- and the methods of application with venders- supervisory and maintenance personnel- as well as other employees.

This person is responsible for the safe and proper operation of fork trucks- man-lifts- hand tools- hydraulic and electrical powered portable and stationary tools of all types.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Know- apply and can evaluate electrical theory and operating principles of major and minor electrical components such as- but not limited to- substation switch gear- low and high voltage circuit breakers- fault indicators- transformers- motors- motor starters- relays- switches- conduit and conduit fittings.
• Set up- operate- and use hand tools- air and electrical powered portable hand tools- machine tools- and a wide variety of electrical- electronic- mechanical and pneumatic precision testing and measuring devices.
• Must work in a responsible manner- aware of accountability and safety of equipment- plant personnel- and process control systems.
• Work includes- but is not limited to- the troubleshooting- testing- repair- replacement- adjustment- calibration- and cleaning of system components and devices.
• Must design- modify and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller circuitry using lap-top and personal computers to read and write electrical/electronic ladder logic and other electrical/electronic programs. Must accept the training necessary to maintain and upgrade his/her technical abilities.
• Read and work to the indicated accuracy- specifications and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings- blueprints- and equipment manuals.
• Set up- operate and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the instruments’ manufacturer's specifications and accuracy. Such devices consist of but are not limited to: ammeters- voltmeters- ohmmeters- gages- recorders- and capacitor analyzers.
• Work from both written and verbal instructions.
• Install- troubleshoot- repair- modify- calibrate and make repairs or adjustments based on that diagnosis using repair parts- by correcting existing parts or by innovation to select substitute parts.
• Do periodic PM's to all system controls- establish and create additional PM’s as determined.
• Must own and maintain the minimum required quality and quantity of personal hand tools for use on the job as instructed by your supervisor.
• Employee must work under all plant safety guidelines such as; Lock out tag out- Arc Flash- etc.
• Follows plant G.M.P’s.
• Installs all electrical/electronic equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code- Minnesota Electrical Laws and Rules- and local ordinances.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• 2 Year Technical Degree in Electrical or Computer related field Preferred.
• Working knowledge of CCN network and PLC Programs Preferred.
• Seeking individuals who work well with teams- are goal oriented- and enjoy satisfaction in performing a job well done.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently- up to 100 pounds infrequently- with or without reasonable accommodations.