Industrial Electrician

Kellanova • Kentwood, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician works at the Grand Rapids Bakery in a fast-paced, high-speed food manufacturing environment. This fully on-site role supports production equipment by keeping it operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. The electrician works with advanced manufacturing equipment and partners with Operations, Food Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, and Maintenance teams. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing production machinery and electrical and mechanical systems, with an emphasis on programmable logic controllers (PLCs), as well as contributing to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

The position supports third shift, 10:45 PM to 6:45 AM, with flexibility for overtime as needed. Training begins on first shift for approximately three weeks, followed by second-shift onboarding and skill development. Employees are expected to transition to their permanent schedule within 45 to 60 days. Long-term shift placement is administered through a site seniority-based bidding process. The hourly pay rate is $44.21, with a $0.20-per-hour shift premium.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• State or local electrical license, or a Journey Card; applicants may obtain either by the time of hire.
• PLC experience.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair high-speed production machinery, with a focus on programmable logic controllers.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming.
• Identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.
• Work with Operations, Food Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, and Maintenance teams.

Benefits

• Company retirement contribution of 3% of base pay.
• Sunday double-time wage premiums.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting day 30.
• Short-term disability starting day 30.
• Paid vacation starting day 90, up to three weeks based on prior experience.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life and accident income-protection benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED