Maintenance Electrician | 3rd Shift

Gehl Food & Beverage • Village of Germantown, WI

1d • $35 - $40

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician helps keep a food manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. The role troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime, improve performance, and support continuous operations while maintaining food safety and quality standards. The schedule is 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. Pay is up to $40 per hour, including shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Card or 4+ years of relevant electrical maintenance experience, or equivalent military experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, ladder logic, electrical controls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related technical field.
• Journeyman Electrician Certification.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of aseptic food processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, relays, controls, and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
• Use electrical testing equipment to identify faults and improve equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs using CMMS.
• Maintain a safe work environment while following food safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Benefits

• On-demand pay.
• Quarterly bonuses based on team achievement, up to 6% of wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career.
• Referral bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• HSA medical plan option with annual company contribution.
• Perks at Work discounts on shopping, travel, and more.
• Full-time stable hours with no seasonal cuts.

What This Job Offers

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