3rd Shift Maintenance Electrician – PLC & Controls

Gehl-Food-; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits package

Generous PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Gehl-Food- is hiring a skilled Maintenance Electrician for the 3rd shift to keep our food manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime while upholding food safety and quality standards.

You'll work 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Mon–Fri with overtime as needed, enjoy on demand pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and growth opportunities within a team culture that values communication,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Ladder logic

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman Card or 4+ years of relevant electrical maintenance experience

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Associate degree in a related technical field

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Gehl-Food- is hiring a skilled Maintenance Electrician for the 3rd shift to keep our food manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime while upholding food safety and quality standards.

You'll work 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Mon–Fri with overtime as needed, enjoy on demand pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and growth opportunities within a team culture that values communication,