Electrical Maintenance Intern

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. 

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

• →Assists in the maintenance of all electrical systems according to NEC standards 
• →Assists in the troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing of systems and equipment in the plant according to government standards 
• →Reads mechanical and electrical blueprints 
• →Performs basic electrical construction tasks 
• →Identifies machine parts and project materials needed to complete work 
• →Documents daily work in log book 
• →Other duties, as assigned 

• Successful completion of at least 2 semesters of an accredited Industrial Electrical Associates Degree program

• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Must have experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT) 
• Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 

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

• Must be able to sit and stoop for 3+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 3+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to work in confined spaces for 3+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to push/pull for 3+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to lift 11 to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift and anything over 50# will require team assistance or mechanical lifting devices. 
• Must be able to lift up-to 10 pounds for 6+ hours per shift  
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for 6+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to work in high humidity for 6+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to use fine motor skills including grasping and feeling for 6+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift 
• Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, and express or exchange ideas by spoken and written word and distinguish object or equipment visually  
• Must be able to operate foot pedals for 3+ hours per shift  
• Must be able to wear a respirator as required