What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician (Heavy Manufacturing) position at Manitowoc Cranes?
We’re seeking a hands-on Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician to keep Shady Grove operations powered up. You’ll perform electrical installations and maintain equipment across our facilities and at other assigned locations per direction from the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, the Electrical Engineer, or their representatives. You’ll also be an active contributor to Lean, 5S, and TPR programs.
Role highlights- Work across three‑phase 480/12,500V systems, single‑phase branch circuits, and low‑voltage DC controls.
- Service and install motors, generators, transfer switches, transformers, switchgear, bus ducts, and disconnects.
- Troubleshoot efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Perform NEC‑compliant load calculations to properly size conductors, conduit, fuses, and breakers.
- Apply NEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards daily.
- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by supervision.
- Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E as they apply to electrical work in heavy manufacturing.
- Valid driver’s license.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Technical trade school training and/or equivalent practical experience preferred.
- Minimum 2 years in heavy manufacturing, a commercial/industrial apprenticeship, or relevant military experience preferred.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and single‑line high‑voltage diagrams for NFPA 70E arc‑flash compliance.
- Read operating procedures/technical manuals and write clear routine reports and correspondence.
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Perform all tasks safely and wear required PPE.
- Follow job‑specific and facility‑wide safety procedures and rules.
- Participate in safety training and demonstrate competency.
- Report hazards, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions—or correct issues you can address safely.
Working Environment:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position covers any and all manufacturing environments, and may be located inside or outside. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, reach, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Incumbent must be able to physically climb ladders and safely operate lift equipment, such as scissor lifts, Manlifts and boom trucks. Incumbent will work in a typical manufacturing environment including the use of solvents, adhesives, hydraulic oil, petroleum products, etc. There is frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must be willing to work at various heights.
Be a catalyst for Lean, 5S, and TPR—driving safer, more efficient, and more reliable operations across our plant.
Additional informationResponsibilities may evolve; the company may reassign duties as operational priorities change.
Salary : $25 - $32