Electrician - 12 Hr Night Shift

Kerry•Manitowoc, WI

1d•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician works with the Maintenance team at Kerry’s Manitowoc, Wisconsin facility in the Smoke and Grill Division, which produces liquid smoke flavors. The role assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, and diagnoses and repairs electrical system malfunctions. The position works a 6:00 PM–6:00 AM schedule, four days on and four days off; training is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. A $1.50-per-hour shift differential applies to night-shift work. The role also supports maintenance and operations by cleaning and lubricating machinery, installing and maintaining piping and hydraulic, steam, and pneumatic equipment, repairing or replacing related gauges and valves, and performing building upkeep, including minor plumbing and welding. The company emphasizes safety and quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic technical knowledge in some or all of the following areas: stainless steel welding and fabrication, piping systems, electricity, process control instrumentation, HVAC systems, process equipment, and personal computing.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of industrial electrical experience preferred.
Manufacturing environment experience is highly preferred.
Food and beverage experience is highly preferred.
PLC (programmable logic controller) knowledge is a plus.
Ability to become, or current status as, an externally certified sanitary welder.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components with test equipment and hand tools, identify causes of breakdowns, and make repairs.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, adjustments, repairs, and compliance with codes.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to locate wiring and equipment and ensure conformance with building and safety codes.
Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures according to specifications and codes.
Clean breaker panels and ensure objects are not placed in front of them.
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
Install and maintain pipe systems and hydraulic, steam, and pneumatic equipment.
Repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Perform building maintenance, including minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep.