Industrial Maintenance Electrician

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.Position Overview: 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. Pay rate starts at $36.58  Where You'll Work This role will be based out of our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Lawton, MI. What You'll Do: 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...