Electrician Apprentice Internship en KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods

Electrician Apprentice

Internship

KLN Family Brands/Tuffy's Pet Foods

College Juniors and Seniors…We’re looking for you!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3^rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country.  Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company.  We are successful because of trust-based relationships, and first-rate products for our families and friends.  We better the world by caring for others.  We challenge.  We grow.   We inspire.”  

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little.  Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves.  That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do.  We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality & safety of our products, our tradition & trust, our bold innovation, and the way we treat our community & beyond.  We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

We’re looking for an Electrician Apprentice Intern for the summer of 2026 that is serious about a career in manufacturing. If you are willing to learn from the best and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the pet food industry, you’ve stumbled upon the right job.

The Opportunity

As an Electrician Apprentice Intern, you’ll work closely with our Electrical & Controls Supervisor and other members of our maintenance, electrical, and controls teams.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Care for and repair all electrically powered/monitored devices and equipment within an industrial processing setting. This includes: 
  • Work order execution
  • New installations (conduit and wiring)
  • Motor/device testing
  • Controls I/O testing
  • Field troubleshooting
  • Replacement of failed devices and equipment
  • Preventative work orders
• Continuous adherence to safety and food safety best practices
• Report, communicate, and collaborate with supervisors, managers, and peer departments
• Attend coaching, teaching, and learning sessions with plant subject matter experts on: 
  • Automation
  • PLC's
  • Medium voltage distribution
  • Arc-flash safety
  • Food Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Industrial safety
  • Electrical code
  • Low voltage controls (4-20mA)
  • Plant networks

Unique Projects:

• Major equipment installs and project work responsibilities (planning, procuring, layout, and execution of new electrical power and data distribution panels, cabling, wiring and conduit)
• Equipment commissioning

You Will Learn Things Like:

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership
   
  

What You’ll Need to Be Successful at KLN Family Brands/Tuffy’s Pet Foods:

• At least a second-year student pursuing an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology or a Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the summer of 2026
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the summer

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.

Pay for this position will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries and will depend on your year in school and your timeline to graduation.