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Industrial Electrician - 1st Shift
Mfg/ProdDate Posted:
Job ID: WS573646618
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrician to join the maintenance team at a fast-paced food packaging facility located south of Madison. This DIRECT HIRE position involves advanced electrical work including planning, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant-wide systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial electrical systems, particularly within food manufacturing environments.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Saturday work may be required as needed
- On-call availability is expected for after-hours emergencies
Compensation
- $38.00+ per hour, with consideration of experience level
- Full benefits package included
Responsibilities
- Plan, install, and maintain 3-phase power distribution, motor control centers, and plant-wide electrical systems
- Lead troubleshooting and upgrades on high-speed production and packaging equipment
- Perform load calculations, short circuit analysis, and ensure proper circuit protection across plant systems
- Specify, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and automation components in collaboration with controls and automation teams
- Coordinate with QA, Sanitation, and Production to minimize impact on food safety and production schedules
- Conduct root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement long-term corrective actions
Qualifications
- Valid Master Electrician License
- Minimum 7 years of industrial electrical experience
- Strong understanding of electrical theory, NEC, NFPA 70E, and industrial safety standards
- Proven experience with 480V 3-phase systems, motor control centers, control panels, and motor circuits
- Proficiency in reading and updating electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and one-line diagrams
- Working knowledge of PLC programming, VFD tuning, and industrial networking is a plus
- Capable of performing electrical calculations and specifying proper electrical equipment for food-grade environments
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
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