Industrial Electrical Technician: PLCs, Automation & Maintenance

kemps; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemps in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician to maintain plant utilities and production equipment, install, repair, and service electrical components according to codes and schematics. Mentors teammates and supports continuous improvement.

Shift: 1st on rotating schedule; pay: $42.91/hour. Key duties include programming PLCs/DCS, wiring 120–480V, troubleshooting automation, reading schematics, and limiting downtime. Requires journeyman license and 2–4 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a trade or technical school program preferred.
• 2–4 years electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Journeyman electrician license required; master license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, DCS, and interlocking systems.
• Install and support electrical systems for new equipment and services (120V–480V).
• Troubleshoot and repair plant automation down to component level.
• Perform preventive electrical maintenance on systems and motors.

Skills

PLCs

DCS

Interlocking systems

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical school

Journeyman license

Master electrician license (preferred)

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Job description

Kemps in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician to maintain plant utilities and production equipment, install, repair, and service electrical components according to codes and schematics. Mentors teammates and supports continuous improvement.

Shift: 1st on rotating schedule; pay: $42.91/hour. Key duties include programming PLCs/DCS, wiring 120–480V, troubleshooting automation, reading schematics, and limiting downtime. Requires journeyman license and 2–4 years in manufacturing.