Electrician
ElectricianLand O'Lakes - Kent, OhioShift: 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm), Monday - Friday, overtime as needed.
Pay: $38.74/hr.
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced industrial electrician with strong automation and controls troubleshooting capabilities to support our Kent, Ohio food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and improving the electrical and automated systems that keep our production operation running safely and reliably. The ideal candidate is comfortable troubleshooting beyond the electrical panel-including PLC logic, VFDs, motor controls, instrumentation, analog and digital I/O, sensors, industrial networks, and process-control systems. This individual should be able to systematically diagnose electrical and automation failures, use schematics and PLC/control-system information to identify root causes, and work independently with production and maintenance personnel to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, electrical systems, and building services.
- Diagnose electrical issues and complete repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Install, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, motor controllers, fieldbus systems, and electrical controls.
- Perform equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation.
- Partner with maintenance and production teams to address equipment concerns and improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Follow all company safety, GMP, and quality requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Required Qualifications- High school diploma or GED.
- Three to five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of motor controllers, switching systems, and electrical controls.
- Hands-on PLC programming, installation, and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
- Working knowledge of Windows-based operating systems.
Preferred Qualifications- Industrial electrical troubleshooting in a continuous or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- PLC-based machine and process controls.
- VFDs, motor controls, MCCs, and three-phase industrial electrical systems.
- Analog and digital instrumentation, transmitters, sensors, and control devices.
- Reading and troubleshooting from electrical prints, schematics, and control drawings.
- Industrial Ethernet/networked control systems.
- Process-control systems such as DeltaV or comparable DCS platforms.
- Experience with automated packaging or food-processing equipment.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex equipment failures using a structured root-cause approach.
Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions, wear required personal protective equipment, and work overtime, nights, or weekends as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.