Electrician

UFP Industries; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking an Electrician/Electronics Technician to install, test, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment across the plant. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and document activities to ensure uptime.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong knowledge of electrical controls and PLCs, and adherence to safety procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; associate’s degree is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance, electrical and electronic control technology.
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC voltage, AC/DC drives, control wiring, and PLC controls.
• Knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws and regulations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Repairs machinery, transfer systems, hand tools, etc., per diagrams and manuals.
• Performs regular maintenance on electrical/electronic machinery, equipment, tools, and building.
• Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities.
• Sets up, tunes up, and runs equipment around the plant.
• Adheres to safety rules and procedures.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.
• Handles hazardous waste/material procedures and practices.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Electronic test equipment

Electrical control technology

AC/DC voltage & drives

PLC controls

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrician/Electronics Technician is responsible for performing the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of all electrical and electronic equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs machinery, transfer systems, hand tools, etc., in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications


• Performs regular, preventative maintenance on all electrical and electronic machinery, equipment, tools, and building


• Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities


• Performs set-ups, tunes ups, and runs the equipment, and machinery around the plant


• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures


• Maintains work area clean and organized


• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings


• Performs duties consistent with hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices


• Prepares various reports as required


• Performs other duties as required

Qualification

• Minimum high school diploma; associate’s degree is preferred


• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance, electrical and electronic control technology


• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment


• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology


• Working knowledge of AC/DC voltage, AC/DC drives, control wiring, and PLC Controls


• Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations


• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.