Automation Technician


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Job Title: Automation Technician
Location: New Hope, MN, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Richardson International Limited
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM


*Training will be done on 1st shift


Pay: $36.00/hour plus $1.15/hour for third shift work



Duties and Responsibilities:


Perform daily electrical or controls tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including: Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems


Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and work


Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training to production teams on electrical & controls components


Maintain all electrical systems to National Electrical Code standard


Modify, add, and change electrical systems with little or no supervision


Maintain current back up files for all equipment control systems


Provide assistance with capital project development and implementation


Maintain plant schematics and documentation on equipment


Troubleshooting using machine control schematics


Other duties, as assigned



Education and Experience Required:


Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime


Requires a two-year Electrical Technician degree and/or one of the following:


o Completed apprenticeship in electro-mechanical, electrical, controls or related field


o Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)


o 3+ years hands-on experience in a controls, automation, or electrical role


Must be willing to become CPR certified



Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:


MN State Class A Journeyman Electrician License


Previous employee leadership experience


Effective verbal and written communication skills required.


Previous electrical & controls experience in a food manufacturing facility


Previous experience reading blueprints and control schematics


Previous experience with Allen Bradly, PLC, touch screens


Previous experience with VFDs


OSHA 10 certification


Experience with operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lifts



Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:


Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds 6+ hours per shift


Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds 3+ hours per shift


Must be able to sit, climb and work off ladder, and operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift


Must be able to work in a dusty and cold environment for 3+ hours per shift


Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift


Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, walk, and reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift


Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, perform fine manipulation for 6+ hours per shift


Must be able to stand 8+ hours per shift


Must be able to work from a lift at heights of 35 feet +



Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.



Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 3/31/2026.


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Job Post Date: 02/17/26
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