Branch Skilled - Industrial Electrician

Monroechamber; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for a highly automated food manufacturing facility in Walworth, WI. The role focuses on electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems, with emphasis on troubleshooting and maintaining 480V systems and related equipment.

The candidate will read schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, and work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs. Shifts include 2:30pm-11:00pm and 11:00pm-7:30am; Wage ranges from $35.00 to $45.00 per

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industrial maintenance, instrumentation, electrical, or process controls experience; formal education may be substituted.
• Experience in automated manufacturing or food processing environment preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities; capable of diagnosing and resolving failures.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Troubleshoot 480V electrical systems and related equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and loop drawings.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and contribute to maintenance procedures.
• Assist with root cause analysis and inventory management for parts.
• Coordinate activities with operations, contractors, and other plant personnel.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

P&IDs

Electrical schematics

Education

Technical college education

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI interfaces

VFDs

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Job description

Position Title: Industrial ElectricianWage: $35.00-$45.00/hourShift: 2nd, 3rdHours: 2:30pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm-7:30amWe are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to support a highly automated food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, and the ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and loop drawings. Don’t miss this direct hire opportunity in Walworth, WI.Industrial Electrician Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Perform electrical and process control system repair and maintenance to support safe, reliable, and productive operations- Troubleshoot 480V electrical systems and related equipment- Install, repair, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation used in process controls- Troubleshoot and maintain control systems, valves, actuators, and pneumatically controlled devices- Diagnose instrument malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions to improve system reliability- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs)- Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and loop drawings- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and electrical equipment- Assist with the development and improvement of preventive maintenance programs for equipment and facility systems- Generate and maintain written procedures for maintenance tasks- Document planned and unplanned maintenance activities through the maintenance management system- Utilize root cause analysis and other troubleshooting methodologies to identify and resolve equipment issues- Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of maintenance parts and supplies- Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, contractors, and other plant personnel- Work independently while also collaborating effectively with the maintenance and production teams- Provide mentorship and training to other employees as needed- Perform mechanical maintenance duties when required- Participate in on-call responsibilities as requested by maintenance supervision- Follow all applicable GMP and food manufacturing safety requirements- Perform other duties as assignedIndustrial Electrician Requirements:- Technical college education preferred- 3+ years of relevant industrial maintenance, instrumentation, electrical, or process controls experience may be considered in place of formal education- Experience working in an automated manufacturing or food processing environment preferred- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related control components- Ability to troubleshoot 480V electrical systems- Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and process control systems- Experience with pneumatic systems, valves, and actuators- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and loop drawings- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy- Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance, production, contractors, and management- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear- Ability to reach above the shoulders, climb, work at heights, crouch, stoop, and kneel- Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, generally from floor to waist level- Ability to repetitively lift up to 25 pounds at or above shoulder height- Ability to work in environments with high temperatures and high humidity for extended periods- Ability to safely perform work around electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipmentIND022QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.