Licensed / Journeyman Electrician

WK Kellogg•Battle Creek, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort. WK Kellogg Co is looking to bring out the tiger in you by utilizing your skill set troubleshooting, repairing, and collaborating on electrical components! In this role you will partner with Operations, Quality Food Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety personnel as you keep the plant and production running. You will act as a problem-solver who helps our company maintain a strong reputation and market share!

Requirements

Requires a State of Michigan Journeyman License
Demonstrated skills in PLCs, power controls, and instrumentation.
Strong emphasis on behavior-based safety systems.
Good Computer Skills including Office & SAP or ERP Maintenance system required.
High School diploma or GED required.
Electrical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (Food Manufacturing highly preferred)
Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and / or repetitive tasks throughout the day.
Employees will be required to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD and SAP experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Alternating in between troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and on the spot machine repair.
Maintaining proper documentation, electrical upgrades, and making modifications and improvements.
Identifying and examining production equipment failures to understand root cause analysis, with the help of interpreting schematics and drawings.
Investigating, analyzing and repairing electrical systems while working with PLC programming and other computer-based applications.
Actively improving plant efficiency and identifying cost saving opportunities.
Maintaining an open dialogue with Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Mechanics and Operators, on day-to-day activities and long-term improvement projects.