Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.

The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands - GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of "Feeding the World Better", Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.

Job Description

Position Title: Electrical/Controls Technician
Function: Maintenance Technician
Location: Assumption, IL - GSI
Reports To: Manager, Advanced Manufacturing

Position Purpose

The Electrical/Controls Technician serves as the primary technical resource for electrical troubleshooting and controls diagnostics. This role is responsible for supporting, integrating, and maintaining all electrical, mechanical, controls, and fluid power systems to ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment. The technician will execute root cause analyses for equipment and process failures, support ancillary equipment needs, and carry out directives from leadership to meet business and production requirements.

Major Accountabilities & Key Measurements

Major Accountability

Key Measurement

OEE / Machine Availability

% gain/year by identified area

Preventative Maintenance Schedule Attainment

% completed vs. % scheduled

Safety

Maintain or reduce incident rate to zero

Functional Knowledge Requirements

• Strong technical and process-focused expertise in single-phase and three-phase electrical systems (110VAC to 480VAC 3PH).
• Functional knowledge of AC frequency drives, PLCs, and various electrical/electronic controls.
• Capable of effective oral and written communication in English.
• Certification in NFPA 70E required within two (2) months of hire.

Business Expertise

• Minimum of ten (10) years of maintenance electrical troubleshooting experience.
• In-depth technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, controls, and fluid power systems.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate documentation.

Problem Solving

• Must be capable of independently resolving routine and recurring technical issues across equipment and systems.

Nature of Impact

• Responsible for overall machine availability for key production lines at the Assumption GSI site.
• Executes preventive maintenance programs for these production lines.
• Ensures safety practices that support line operators, maintenance personnel, and equipment integrity.

Area of Impact

• This position directly impacts the operational performance and uptime of the Assumption, IL facility.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of NEC fundamentals.
• Ten (10) years of experience in electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and controls troubleshooting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical degree (A.S. or B.S.) preferred.
• NFPA 70E certification preferred.
• LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) certification required.

• Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein

2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable

3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a "Winners Win" culture of excellence

4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners

Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness

Your Compensation and Benefits

• Expected hourly pay for this role will be 19.51-41.31
• This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.

Our customers' operations are growing. So are their challenges. More grain, less labor and tighter margins. Every year is a new hurdle. Yet, every year, they weather the storm and earn a harvest. We help them protect it. GSI dries, moves, stores and monitors grain smarter. So, they can get the most from what they've worked hard to produce.

Putting them in control. Powering their profit.