Process Technician
American Crystal Sugar · Drayton, ND
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Process
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level process role at American Crystal Sugar (food & beverage) in Drayton, ND.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 128 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 22%
- Tooling 22%
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This plant: American Crystal Sugar in Drayton
2 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Electronic Control Technician · Controls · Technician
Full description from American Crystal SugarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
The Process Technician extracts and crystallizes sugar from sugar beets. Individuals in this position operate factory processing equipment and mobile equipment, perform pilot lab sampling and analysis, and perform manual labor. Individuals in this position coordinate with supervisors to ensure that production equipment is properly configured and/or set up for desired processing rates and production quality standards. They also perform mechanical inspections and adjustments, including troubleshooting, to maintain optimum operating conditions. Individuals can become proficient in multiple functional areas of the factory through the Process Technician Specialized Training Program.
Key responsibilities
- ◆General labor including general process support, mobile equipment operation, and cleaning activities
- ◆Operate process equipment using process control systems
- ◆Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical, operational, and electrical issues
- ◆Identify product issues resulting from operational issues
- ◆Use hand tools and rigging to accomplish assigned tasks
- ◆Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and company quality standards
- ◆Comply with federal, state, company, and factory safety
requirements
- ✓Be able to work overtime if needed
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned
Required qualifications
- ✓A High School diploma or a GED certificate is required.
- ✓Must be able to read, write, and speak English in order to comprehend & interpret technical literature.
- ✓Must be able to use standard tools.
- ✓Must have demonstrated ability to use basic computer skills.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓One year of industrial experience
- ✓Familiarity with computerized process control systems
Requirements
Daily activities include standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing (stairs and ladders), and balancing. Individuals are required to lift assorted items up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, beard and hairnets, and appropriate clothing. The candidate will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely perform the duties & tasks defined for this position.
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Hourly Wage: $22.73 - $27.63
Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shift
Benefits: Available on day one - medical, paid dental, 401K match, pension, and more!
Schedule
- •Full time
- •12-hour shifts
- •Rotating days and nights
Benefits Include
Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
In addition, we offer Pension, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match, paid dental, paid basic life insurance, paid short -term disability, voluntary long-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. We also offer tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.