Electronics Technician (Days) - Grand Forks, ND

Electronics Technician (Days) - Grand Forks, ND

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Summary This position is responsible for the plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical/electronic equipment, as well as other associated electrical systems and equipment. The individual in this position must be capable of troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, documenting, upgrading, and laying out and installing of equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completes work on electronic, electrical, instrumentation and control systems, which includes installations, calibrations, maintenance, documentation, and repairs.
• Troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Enter job data into an electronic work order management system.
• Ensure self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
• Work within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.
• Maintain necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
• Ensure that additional duties and accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.

Relevant Experience:

• Three years' previous manufacturing experience required.
• Must possess a working knowledge of electricity, electronics, instrumentation, and control systems.

Typical Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical or Trade school certificate/degree preferred.

Guidelines for Hire or Advancement:

• Successful Completion of the Electrical Jobs Skill Evaluation.
• Completion of the Electrician 3 Structured Job Training within 6 months of Hire/Transfer date.
• Basic understanding of electricity, electrical/electronic equipment, control systems, and other various associated electrical systems and equipment.

Other Information:

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.
• Basic computer knowledge is required. Must be able to use MS Office products.
• Shift/Schedule: 7am - 7pm (Crew A)

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.