Industrial Maintenance Electrician

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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.

Industrial Maintenance Electrician Starting pay: $37.86 per hour Location: Lawton, Michigan Additional pay for second and third shifts

Put Your Electrical Skills to Work at Welch’s Welch’s is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Electrician for our Lawton plant. You will install, maintain, and repair the electrical and control systems that keep our production equipment running safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced electrician who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, solving problems, and making a direct impact on plant performance.

Schedule Our Lawton plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You must be able to work first, second, or third shift based on plant needs. Second- and third-shift employees receive additional shift pay.

What You’ll Do

Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control equipment

Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers, including PLC ladder logic

Diagnose problems involving electrical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, motion controls, and mechanical systems

Read and use electrical wiring diagrams, construction drawings, and schematics

Install conduit, wiring, control panels, control wiring, and motor control centers

Install and repair sensors, photoelectric equipment, proximity switches, and other automatic control devices

Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and electronic circuits

Complete preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and controls

Support plant improvement projects and help reduce equipment downtime

Follow all plant safety, food safety, and maintenance procedures

What You’ll Need

Two or more years of manufacturing experience, or relevant trade school training

A high school diploma or GED

Formal training in electrical systems, instrumentation, or process controls

Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, and PLC systems

The ability to safely work on and around complex, automated equipment

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexibility to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Applicants must successfully complete Welch’s standard maintenance and electrical testing.

Pay and Benefits

Starting pay of $37.86 per hour

Additional pay for second and third shifts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health and wellness incentives

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k) company contribution and match

Employee Assistance Program

Why Welch’s? Our electricians play an important role in keeping the Lawton plant safe, reliable, and productive. You’ll join a skilled maintenance team where your technical knowledge, ideas, and ability to solve problems will make a difference every day.

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

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