Instrument Technician

Company: Minn-Dak Farmer's Cooperative
Location: Wahpeton
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description $1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS! Summary This position assists in performing instrumentation, industrial computer, and electrical maintenance and construction as directed. Principal Working Relationships Supervisor: Instrumentation/Industrial Computer Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Electrical and Electronics Engineer Others: Instrument Technician, Industrial Computer Technician, Electricians, Operations Management, Operations personnel Essential Job Duties The Controls Technician V assists Instrument Technicians, Industrial Computer Technicians, and Electricians in their jobs. The Controls Technician V must strive to obtain the necessary qualifications needed to obtain the position of Instrument Technician, Industrial Computer Technician, or Electrician The Controls Technician V will do some maintenance and construction jobs on their own as their knowledge, skills, and experience progress. Keep work areas clean. Complete reports as required. Develop the process, electrical, instrumentation, and programming skills of self and others through training. Use people, time, equipment, and material in the most efficient manner. Report mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, environmental, food safety, feed safety, and operational problems, and unsafe conditions to supervisor. Other duties as required by the business. Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs Qualifications Two-year degree or diploma in a technical field associated with the Principal Objective from an approved trade or technical school or equivalent work experience. Leadership and judgment qualities required. Process related experience and basic sugar processing knowledge desired. Should be motivated, willing, enthusiastic, and promotable. Good attendance, safety, disciplinary, and overall employment records. Ability to communicate and work cohesively with others. Typical skills needed: Blueprint Reading Electrical Theory Power Supplies Basic Measurement Instrumentation Force, Weight, and Motion Measurement Level Measurement Final Control Elements Elements of Mechanics Electrical Measurements Energy Conservation Motor and Generator Maintenance Electrical Protective Devices Math Bearings Motor and generator maintenance Electrical Controls Electronic Theory Pneumatics Process Control Pressure Measurement Flow Measurement Temperature Measurement Safety Calibration and Testing Basic Sugar Processing Lubrication Electrical Troubleshooting AC and DC Circuitry Rigging Transformers Heating and Cooling Systems Electrical Construction Variable frequency drives (VFD’s) Programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) Electrical classified areas Organized with excellent time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels Physical Demands and Expectations • Able to stand or walk on concrete floors for an entire eight hour shift if necessary • Able to bend and lift – 20 to 100 pounds • Able to climb stairs • Able to work in temperature extremes (cold and hot) • Able to work in noisy and dusty conditions • Able to work on rotating shifts up to six days per week. A normal shift will consist of eight hours with a scheduled sixth day every four weeks hc33749

Keywords: Minn-Dak Farmer's Cooperative, Grand Forks , Instrument Technician, Engineering , Wahpeton, North Dakota