Electrician

As part of Richardson's global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.

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

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Electrician at our Carrington, ND durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on electrical support in the areas of process controls, resolving common power system electrical issues, and equipment downtime root cause analysis

• Complete regular preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment according to established schedules and procedures

• Use tools, meters, and technology to troubleshoot facility-specific PLC's, motors, VFDs, and process/support equipment, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and regulations

• Assist with the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment by running/connecting wires, construction panels/control boxes, and performing other tasks in accordance with the NEC, North Dakota Electrical Codes, and NFPA 70E

• Proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

• 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience OR Associate's Degree or higher in electrical, electro-mechanical, mechatronics, instrumentation or controls in lieu of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and instrumentation

• Experience working with 480V systems

Physical Requirements:

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

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Work in hot, humid, cold and crowded manufacturing environment

• Stand, walk, climb, squat, crouch, reach, grasp, push and pull for extended periods

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday

Shift: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Starting wage: $31/hr

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by 11/20/2026.