What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician (Food Manufacturing | PLC Programming | Competitive Pay/hr + Benefi position at Pave Talent?
About the Company : This industry leader in food manufacturing operates multiple production facilities and is expanding their technical team. With a strong focus on safety culture and continuous improvement, the organization provides excellent career growth opportunities and competitive compensation packages.
Position Overview : A skilled Industrial Electrician is needed to join the growing maintenance team in the Keokuk, IA facility.
This newly created position offers :
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Growth potential across multiple facilities
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems up to 480V
- Program and maintain PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct)
- Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Perform preventive and reactive maintenance
- Collaborate with automation and maintenance teams
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response
- Document maintenance and repair activities
- Minimum 3rd year apprentice level or equivalent experience
- Industrial electrician experience
- Proven expertise with motor control and switchgear
- PLC programming and troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with 480V and below systems
- Industrial automation systems expertise (hydraulics, pneumatics)
- Motor control and switchgear knowledge
- PLC programming proficiency (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct)
- LOTO procedures familiarity and strict adherence to safety protocols
- Working at heights, including buildings and rafters
- Confined spaces work experience required
- Strict LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) safety procedures adherence
- Industrial manufacturing environment
- Physical stamina for lifting, climbing, and maintenance activities
- Primary shift : 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM
- On-call rotation : One night per week and one weekend per month
- Additional hours as business needs require
- Emergency response capabilities required
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Critical position with significant growth potential
- Comprehensive benefits
- Relocation assistance available
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Team Structure : The selected candidate will join a collaborative team of 6 maintenance professionals plus a dedicated automation technician. Position reports to the Maintenance Lead and interfaces with both maintenance and automation teams.
Compensation & Growth :
This position presents an opportunity to join a stable, growing organization valuing safety, teamwork, and technical excellence. The selected candidate will contribute directly to operational success and facility growth.
Application Process : Submit resume through LinkedIn or directly to Pave Talent. Qualified candidates will receive prompt screening outreach. All inquiries remain strictly confidential.
Location : Keokuk, IA
Position Type : Full-time
Relocation : Available for qualified candidates
Equal Opportunity Employer
