Journeyworker Maintenance Electrician - 1st Shift

Watts Water•Menomonee Falls, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This skilled Journeyman or Master Industrial Electrician will support production equipment and facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems ranging from low-voltage controls up to 600 volts that support both building operations and manufacturing processes. Electricians in this role work closely with engineering teams to implement, install, and commission new equipment and production systems. The ideal candidate has strong industrial experience, prioritizes safety, and understands the importance of uptime in a production environment. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Requirements

Valid Journeyman license (state-recognized; Wisconsin plus)
5+ years of industrial or manufacturing electrical experience
Hands-on experience with electrical systems from low voltage through 600 volts
Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, maintenance, and production teams
Strong troubleshooting skills in both power and control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and elevated work safely
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Respirators are required; therefore, successful completion of pulmonary function and fit tests are required.

Nice To Haves

Master Electrician license (state-recognized; Wisconsin plus)
10+ years of industrial or manufacturing electrical experience
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards
Previous experience programming FANUC robots

Responsibilities

Analyzes, diagnoses and troubleshoots CNC based equipment and resolves electrical issues
Troubleshoots and maintains PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
Supports and troubleshoots FANUC robotics cells, including safety circuits and end-of-arm tooling.
Diagnoses electrical issues on presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment
Installs and maintains motors, VFDs, servos, encoders, and motor control systems
Reads and interprets electrical schematics, ladder logic, one-lines, and machine documentation
Installs, implements, and maintains facility and process power distribution systems
Maintains and troubleshoots panelboards, MCCs, transformers, feeders, grounding, and bonding systems.
Builds and installs control panels
Supports electrical requirements for new equipment installations, line moves, and process changes
Ensures all work complies with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes
Performs preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime
Documents electrical repairs, upgrades, and system modifications
Completes, Manages, Schedules, Preventative Maintenance (PM) program (Limble)
Manages inventory of electrical supplies and contacts vendors as needed.
Accountable for department metrics. (SQDCI)
Supports new product development at maintenance level.
Supports Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with engineering teams to install, integrate, and commission new equipment and production lines
Demonstrates proper use of department measuring instruments, gauges, and meters.
Knowledge of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Knowledge of mechanical & equipment processes
Completes Industrial Lift Certifications
Follow LOTO, arc-flash, and energized-work procedures
Mentor apprentices
Trains department employees
Familiar with all department layouts within plant.
Collaborate effectively with all team members across departments.
Helps support other department functions as needed.
Help create and maintain a positive work environment.
Understand and abide by all company safety policies.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Manufacturing Supervisor or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)