Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Post Holdings
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Post Holdings
CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.
This position is for our Third Shift M-F
JOB SUMMARY:
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for technology and innovation? We’re looking for askilled Electronics and Instrumentation Technicianto help keep our production facility running smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—diagnosing, maintaining, and improving the electrical and instrumentation systems that drive our success.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Troubleshoot & Repair: Use tools like multimeters and diagnostic software to identify and resolve electrical issues.
Instrumentation Expertise: Maintain and test process instruments such as flow meters, level transmitters, and switches.
Collaborate: Work with internal teams and external partners to solve problems quickly and effectively.
Interpret & Analyze: Read electrical schematics and manuals to guide your work.
Optimize Systems: Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to ongoing innovation.
Train & Share Knowledge: Help upskill your teammates by sharing your technical expertise.
Support Projects: Assist engineering and management teams on special projects and upgrades.
Maintain Standards: Follow GMPs and safety protocols to ensure product quality and workplace safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
2 year certification from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or
experience in Instrumentation Technology
EXPERIENCE:
Three years strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment (Food Processing Plant
preferred). Experience in mechanical systems, welding and pneumatics helpful.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental
regulations and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals and correspondence in English.
Ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one and group situations. Ability to respond to questions
from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including the management.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages,
fractions, ratios. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive
variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
Electrical Apprentice or Journeyman’s license preferred (but not required).
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections:
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation preferred.
• Shift/weekend work may be required
CPG holding company pursuing acquisitions
Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company that grows its business mainly through acquisitions. It oversees a portfolio of food and beverage products, food processing, and pet care brands, built through strategic purchases such as Perfection Pet in 2023. The company’s products reach consumers across multiple segments by acquiring and integrating brands rather than developing everything in-house. The core way its products work is through a diversified brand portfolio under one corporate umbrella, allowing cross-brand distribution, scale, and operating efficiency rather than a single product line. Compared with peers, Post Holdings emphasizes growth through continuous acquisitions to broaden its footprint and diversify revenue streams across categories. Its stated goal is to expand its market position by acquiring, integrating, and growing brands in the consumer packaged goods space to create a larger and more diversified business.
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