Come to work for the nation's leading beet sugar producer in a hands-on, equipment oriented environment! American Crystal Sugar Company is seeking experienced Journeymen Electricians to work out of the Minnesota facilities in Moorhead, Crookston, East Grand Forks and the North Dakota facilities in Drayton and Hillsboro.
All positions are non-union, full-time, limited duration positions. *Please note that there is currently a union lockout in progress.
Responsibilities: • Performs and assists in all factory, agricultural and operations maintenance activities. All applicable work is done in accordance with National, State and Local Electrical Codes. • Communicates with others to determine appropriate priorities. • Works with non-licensed personnel to train and enable those individuals to work the required time to test for an electrical license. • Sets an effective pace and minimizes interruptions in the process and agricultural operations. • Participates in safety programs and safety training and demonstrates total commitment and compliance with all Company Safety and Sanitation policies. • Repairs, replaces and installs new generators online. • Uses the Company's computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance related information. • Programs, troubleshoots, and operates programmable controllers, distributive control systems and interlocking systems. • Uses time effectively to troubleshooting and problem-solving • Performs timely and effective electrical maintenance and repair on rolling stock. • Performs other work as assigned. • Works overtime as required.
Requirements:
• Must have a HS Diploma/GED • Journeyman’s Class A license required; Master is preferred • Must stay current with technical knowledge and licensing requirements • Working knowledge of relays, motors and gearboxes is required and must be able to work with up to 12,470 volt 3-phase equipment and switch gears as well as lower voltages in both single and 3-phase • Problem solving, troubleshooting, and judgment skills required and must have knowledge of tools and instruments required to perform instrument and electronic maintenance, new installations and troubleshooting •Must have effective communications skills and be able to read, understand, and be capable of applying knowledge of written information, electrical wiring diagrams, OEM manuals, schematics, blueprints, etc. and possess math skills required to perform job requirements •Ability to possess a valid forklift operator's license preferred • Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check
Benefits: • Competitive pay – $25.25/hour • Medical Benefits on your first day • Flex Dollars • Opportunity to earn personal time off
About the Company: American Crystal Sugar Company is a world-class agricultural cooperative specializing in the production of sugar and related agri-products. American Crystal is owned by approximately 3,000 shareholders who raise 500,000 acres of sugarbeets in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota. As the largest beet sugar producer in the United States, American Crystal utilizes innovative farming practices, low-cost production methods and sales and marketing leadership to produce about 15 percent of America’s highest quality sugar.
American Crystal Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skilled Labor – Maintenance – Facilities – Environmental – Electronic Maintenance – Electrician – Journeyman Electrician
