What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Electrician position at Welch's?
$5,000 sign on bonus!
Grow with Welch's!
Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!
At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.
Benefits of Working at Welch's:
Health and Welfare benefits include:
- Compensation range: $36/hr
- Premium pay for off shifts (2nd, 3rd)
- Affordable and competitive Healthcare including;
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Health & Wellness Incentives
- Paid vacation, sick and holidays
- 401K automatic contribution and match
- Employee Assistance Program
Position Summary:
We are looking for an Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join our Maintenance department at our Welch's Lawton, MI Plant. The Maintenance Electrician will perform electrical maintenance for all automation/controls, plant production, and processing equipment. You will contribute to and impact the total efficiency and productivity of our facility.
Job Responsibilities:
- Install, test, repair, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment in a food processing plant
- Perform PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, PLC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
- Perform preventative maintenance and support plant projects
Electrical
- Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams (both construction and schematic)
- Install conduit, wiring, control panels, control wiring and control centers
- Install, repair, and service automatic control devices such as sensors, photo-electric equipment, proximity switches, etc.
- Effectively troubleshoot and repair complex circuitry
- Perform all phases of preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and controls
Electronic
- Read and interpret electronic schematics
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic circuitry
- Install, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment such as ground fault systems and recorders/controllers
- Program, troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers; Understand PLC ladder logic
Who You Are:
- Safety focused with a proven ability to safely work on and around complex, highly automated machinery
- A collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in troubleshooting Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, Motion Control, and mechanical systems
- Experience in food manufacturing desired
- Proactive and able to work independently
- Able to work all shifts in a 24x 7 operation
What You'll Need:
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing (food manufacturing preferred)
- High school diploma or GED required; trade school can substitute for work experience
- Experience with electrical, PLC, and electronic systems; troubleshooting and repair skills required
- Ability to work safely and independently in a 24/7 operation
- Formal training in electrical, instrumentation, or process control is required
- Applicant must pass our standard testing in maintenance and electrical
Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran
Salary : $36
