Industrial Electrician

Kellanova•Kentwood, MI

53d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to power up your career in a fast-paced, high-speed food processing environment? As an Industrial Electrician at our Grand Rapids Bakery, you’ll be the expert who keeps our state-of-the-art production lines running smoothly and efficiently. This is a fully on-site role on 2nd shift (2:45 PM – 10:45 PM), with occasional weekend support required. Training begins on first shift for two weeks, then transitions to second shift, with full integration expected within 45–60 days. You’ll join a collaborative team of Operations, Food Safety, and Environmental Health & Safety professionals who are passionate about delivering quality and innovation. You’ll work hands-on with advanced equipment, expand your PLC expertise, and have real opportunities to drive improvements and make a lasting impact on our iconic snack brands. You’ll get hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment, opportunities to grow your skills, and, right from the start, a $10,000 retention bonus and up to 3 weeks of vacation upon hire! The starting hourly pay for this position is $42.92.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card (or will have either at time of hire)
PLC experience
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Maintain Equipment & Amplify PLC Knowledge – Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair high-speed production machinery, focusing on programmable logic controllers.
Analyze Conditions & Provide Solutions – Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming.
Drive Innovation & Communication – Identify efficiency improvements, seek cost-saving opportunities, and maintain open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.