Apprentice Electrician

Job Description

Apprentice Electrician- Tuffy's Pet Foods

Rotating 12hr Shift - (6:00am - 6:00pm)

M-Tu ON, W-Th OFF, Fri-Sa-Sun ONM-Tu OFF, W-Th ON, Fri-Sa-Sun OFF

Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $6 million in profit-sharing to our employees!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

The Opportunity

Imagine having a chance to produce and package our most popular product line, NutriSource Pet Foods and Tuffy's Pet Foods for everyone's favorite 4-legged friends. Imagine sharing in the profits of a historic family owned business that paid out over $6 million to its employees in 2023. Imagine living in the Lakes Area of Minnesota, with world-class shopping, boating, and fishing at dozens of local lakes. It will all be yours when you choose to join our team!

What We Are Looking For

We’re now hiring support for our Rotating Shift, Apprentice Electrician position. In this role, you will work with Production and Maintenance personnel on construction and or maintenance projects. Assist with and train operators on procedures and equipment related to electrical at this facility. Long-range goal would be to become proficient in all software and hardware required to maintain facility including PLC programming, and acquired troubleshooting skills. Accumulate time and take steps to acquire an A-Journeymen electrical license.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform work with OSHA requirements in mind, and in a workmanship like manner

Proper use of hand tools --- Operate power tools- Grinders, welders, drills, saws, etc

Work with Peer, Supervisory, and Subordinate groups

Coordinate various sub groups to minimize downtime, maximize production through put capability on the electrical part of projects

Preventive electrical maintenance functions -- -- Trouble shooting on equipment as need (Documentation)

Perform equipment performance checks on scales, flow sensors

Diagnose problems and work with manufacture reps to resolve issues

Work with vendors on selecting products for this facility

Document all “safety” testing procedures and results

Assist with the management and coordination of construction or electrical projects

Proficient at AC Inverters, Mass flow sensors, Ultrasonic, Photoelectric, Volume metric sensors, MMI equipment, PLC’s, Motors, Panel board equipment

Fluent in the NEC

Qualifications

Hold an AS degree in construction (Indust.) electrical course from a State approved technical college or equi.

Basic computer skills, General Mathematical skills, Good Electrical knowledge and Skills

Some experience with welding, Brazing, Silver soldering

Work shifts as required, Take call in’s as needed

Safe work record, Self-motivation, Food attitude, Safety First

The use of specialized equipment- Multi Meters, Megger, Infrared temperature indicator, airflow monitor, rpm/fpm indicator, PC, Labeler, Differential Pressure Transmitter, RTD/Thermocouple calibrator, Air quality monitor, Power supplies

Help define control system parameters on new projects and equipment or system retrofits

Working knowledge of PLC’s and how to use them to trouble shoot, make program changes, work with various programming languages