Who We Are
At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets.
But what sets us apart? Our people.
We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!
Your Role
Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.
Responsibilities:
· Respond safely and efficiently to production downtime situations to maximize machine up-time.
· Troubleshooting of equipment to repair or replace defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, servomotors, or valves.
· Must be familiar with troubleshooting PLC’s, pick and place devices, fiber optic sensors, and vibratory systems (tracks and bowls).
· Understand and properly utilizes instructions, drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, and instruction manuals regarding use and maintaining proper function of manufacturing systems, equipment, and subcomponents.
· Comply with all Quality policies while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
· Support the process of ISO, ASI, and other certifications deemed necessary by the business.
· Adhere to all safety regulations.
· Other duties as assigned to support business and department needs.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
· High School Diploma or equivalent.
· Post-secondary education in manufacturing systems/technology or related
· A minimum of two (2) years of experience in applicable maintenance or automation experience.
· Strong Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic knowledge.
· Knowledge and demonstrated previous use of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and I/Os - (Allen Bradley a plus)
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Associate degree in manufacturing systems/technology preferred.
· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred.
· Working knowledge of connected manufacturing systems preferred.
· Experience running a manual lathe and mill a plus preferred.
· Experience with Keyence and Cognix vision systems preferred.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our Culture
At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 6x in the past 7 years, because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well-being, and success. This isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community where you’ll feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do your best work every day.
Growth & Development
We invest in you . Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, take on new challenges, or advance your career, we’re here to support you. We offer:
· Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
· Tuition Assistance to support continued education, plus scholarship programs for children of eligible employees.
· A Co-Op and intern program in partnership with several universities for hands-on industry experience.
· Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions, from employee loyalty awards to…