Industrial Electrician

Our client, a leading food manufacturing company, is looking to hire an Industrial Electrician in Oak Creek, WI 53154.

Pay Rate Range: $42.00 - $46.00/hour, depending on experience

Schedule: 12-Hour AM or PM Continental Shifts

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems, machinery, packaging equipment, bakery equipment, and industrial production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Install and repair electrical systems, components, power supply wiring, conduit, motors, transformers, relays, switches, and safety devices.
• Diagnose electrical faults using meters and other electrical test equipment and replace faulty electrical components as needed.
• Troubleshoot complex machinery and electrical systems, including motors, transformers, relays, safety relays, and position-sensing devices.
• Support instrumentation, packaging systems, process control systems, and PLC troubleshooting, including connecting to PLCs, going online, and replacing I/O cards.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant and support equipment.
• Complete equipment changeovers according to production schedules and operational requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain work orders using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/EAM).
• Source and prepare parts from inventory for repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, technical manuals, instructions, and technical bulletins.
• Install and troubleshoot electrical components within control panels.
• Prepare basic dimensioned sketches when required.
• Follow site safety programs, including lockout/tagout, confined space, arc flash, and electrical safety procedures.
• Communicate electrical hazards, maintenance techniques, and safe work practices to production staff and apprentices.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and continuous improvement teams.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and solutions for general maintenance and production equipment issues.
• Participate in maintenance team meetings and support the development of autonomous, preventive, and predictive electrical maintenance programs.
• Train and guide apprentices and production employees on electrical maintenance and safe work practices.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of electrician experience, with at least 5 years of experience performing complex electrical maintenance assignments strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment required.
• Large-scale bakery or food manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Wisconsin electrical codes, electrical safety requirements, and arc flash safety.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems using multimeters and other electrical test equipment.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation, packaging systems, process control systems, and PLCs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant electrical license or certification required; Master Electrician license preferred.
• Technical college or vocational electrical training is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to safely use power tools and equipment commonly used in industrial maintenance and construction.
• Ability to train, mentor, and guide apprentices and production employees.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a maintenance team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, climb, stoop, bend, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to work in awkward or confined positions.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and humidity, including industrial bakery environments.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required.
• Ability to occasionally work around fumes, solvents, adhesives, and other industrial materials.

ABOUT US:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

EEO STATEMENT:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Fair Chance Employment:

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.