Industrial Electrician

Kellanova Co.

$92K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card at time of hire.
  • Experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers).
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
  • Knowledge of behavior-based safety systems.
  • Physical capacity to perform manual tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain high-speed production machinery and enhance PLC knowledge.
  • Diagnose equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis for repairs.
  • Identify efficiency improvements and seek cost-saving opportunities.
  • Communicate effectively with Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support production operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
Full Job Description
Are you ready to power up your career in a fast-paced, high-speed food manufacturing environment? As an Industrial Electrician at our Grand Rapids Bakery, you'll play a critical role in keeping our advanced production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a fully on-site position supporting either 2nd Shift (2:45 PM to 10:45 PM) or 3rd Shift (10:45 PM to 6:45 AM).

Training will begin on 1st Shift for approximately three weeks before transitioning to 2nd Shift for additional onboarding and skill development. Employees are expected to fully transition into their permanent schedule within 45 to 60 days. Long-term shift placement is administered through the site's seniority-based bidding process.

You'll partner closely with Operations, Food Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, and Maintenance teams while working with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your PLC expertise, solve complex equipment issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support some of the world's most recognized snack brands.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $44.21.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

  • Maintain Equipment & Amplify PLC Knowledge - Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair high-speed production machinery, focusing on programmable logic controllers.
  • Analyze Conditions & Provide Solutions - Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming.
  • Drive Innovation & Communication - Identify efficiency improvements, seek cost-saving opportunities, and maintain open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.


We're Looking for Someone With

  • High School diploma or GED
  • State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card (or will have either at time of hire)
  • PLC experience
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs


What's Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email

[email protected].

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