What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Electrician | 3rd Shift position at Gehl Food & Beverage?
Description
Now Hiring: Maintenance Electrician | 3rd Shift
Schedule: 10:00PM – 6:00AM Mon – Fri with overtime as needed
Pay: Base = Base Shift differential = up to $40/hr.
Why join our team?
We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to help keep our food manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime, improve performance, and support continuous operations while maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
What You'll Do
What You'll Need
Base Shift differential = up to $40/hr.
Now Hiring: Maintenance Electrician | 3rd Shift
Schedule: 10:00PM – 6:00AM Mon – Fri with overtime as needed
Pay: Base = Base Shift differential = up to $40/hr.
Why join our team?
- Need cash before payday? We've got you covered with on demand pay
- Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication| Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities
- Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
- Referral bonus program
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to help keep our food manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime, improve performance, and support continuous operations while maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What You'll Need
- 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 Have: Associate degree in a related technical field, Journeyman Electrician Certification, experience with automated manufacturing systems, or knowledge of aseptic food processing.
Base Shift differential = up to $40/hr.