Maintenance Technician IV Electrical - 1st Shift Bayport, MN

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader to provide expert maintenance and technical engineering support in a fast-paced TPM environment. In this role, you'll lead impactful projects, mentor technicians across all levels, and tackle complex challenges in advanced electrical and mechanical systems-including PLCs, CNCs, drives, and more.

You'll be part of a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and a respectful workplace culture. If you're passionate about solving problems, driving productivity, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

• State Board of Electricity Journeyman or Master license required and provide multi-skilled maintenance and technical engineering support focused on customer service, quality, cost and productivity in a TPM environment
• Ability to lead projects and mentor/coach all level technicians
• Maintain the responsibilities and performance requirements within all fields of the Maintenance team including all requirements for Technician levels I, II, & III
• Provide and support site and corporate goals and strategic objectives with minimal direction
• Demonstrate and promote a respectful workplace environment
• Continuous job-related training and current electrical license is required for this position
• Operates Power Industrial Trucks (PIT).

• Understand, troubleshoot and problem solve issues of high complexity in advanced electrical/mechanical systems (PLC, Drives, Servo, HMI, CNC, etc.)
• Proficient at internal networks and MES equipment integration
• Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment using an oscilloscope and other advanced metering technologies
• Understand functions, components and operating principles of protective relays, over-current relays, re-closing relays, voltage relays, auxiliary relays, solid-state relays, differential relays, distance relays, pilot wire relays and breaker failure relays
• Capable to program PLC, HMI's, Drives and Servo's for new applications
• Program production CNC machining equipment

• Utilize precision measuring equipment to perform root cause analysis on equipment. Understand function of tools and job specific applications per tool
• Observe and understand equipment sequence of operation and configuration to isolate failure and perform root cause analysis
• Organizing and carrying out preventative maintenance programs
• Understand characteristics and operation of foreign industrial equipment, systems and their components, and the safety hazards associated with them
• Engineer process flows of equipment and the needs for production
• Understand components and operation of various types of valves and valve actuators used in hydraulic systems
• Understand code / license requirement

• Minimum of a Class A Journeyman License required
• Minimum 2-yr technical degree in a related field or equivalent past work experience
• Must operate/be trained in the use of Power Industrial Trucks (PIT).
• Advanced PC and electrical control competencies required
• Advanced problem solving and analytical competencies, able to identify and predict failures and bring solutions to the problem
• Directs and provides leadership/mentoring/coaching of other technicians and engineers

• Some heavy lifting required to replace motors, pumps, extruder screws, etc., at low frequency. Equipment is provided to move / manipulate heavy components
• Occasionally squat, crawl, reach above shoulders, kneel and balance
• Requires repetitive action such as simple staring, grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulating. (includes right and left hands)
• Outside work required
• Working with various chemicals
• High work from, ladders and platforms
• Working in confined space conditions
• Wearing the proper PPE
• Handling hazardous waste wearing the appropriate PPE
• Working near energized electric circuits
• Working near/on hot equipment/materials

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 68 pounds
• Ability to safely push and/or pull up to 92 pounds of force

• Earn Electrical Hours On the Job
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  Gain valuable electrical experience and hours toward licensure while working in a hands-on, real-world environment.
• PTO Based on Prior Experience
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  We honor your industry experience-receive paid time off aligned with your years of relevant maintenance work.
• Tools & Uniforms Provided
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  We supply high-quality tools and professional uniforms to keep you safe and equipped.
• Cell Phone Stipend
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  Stay connected with a monthly stipend to support your communication needs on and off the job.
• Cutting-Edge, In-House Training
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  Advance your skills with training in robotics, controls, automation, CNC systems, electrical work, and code compliance-all using state-of-the-art technology.
• Annual NEC Code Training
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  Stay current with National Electrical Code updates through annual training sessions…