Industrial Electrician

Kellanova; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova in Cary, NC is hiring an Industrial Electrician for a nightly 12‑hour shift (6 pm–6 am) on a 2‑2‑3 schedule. You will maintain equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, and perform preventative maintenance while documenting clearly.

You will read schematics, work on electrical and mechanical systems, and contribute to safety and efficiency in a food manufacturing environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with PLCs and electrical/mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret drawings.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overnight shift availability required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment and expanding PLC knowledge through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and on-the-spot repairs.
• Identify root causes of production equipment failures with schematic interpretation; repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and drive systems.
• Seek ways to improve plant efficiency and communicate with leads and supervisors.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Do you have a spark for tinkering with electrical and mechanical components? We have an opening in our state-of-the-art facility for an Industrial Electrician in Cary, NC. This is an overnight shift position from 6 pm-6 am; you will be working on a 2-2-3 12-hour schedule with every other weekend off. This role has an hourly rate of $34.01.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining Equipment and Amplifying your PLC knowledge - Alternate between troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and on-the-spot machine repair. You will need a firm focus and understanding of programmable logic controllers. This person must be creative in their solutions without being unclear in their documentation.
• Analyzing Conditions and Providing Solutions – Identify and examine production equipment failures to understand root cause analysis, with the help of interpreting schematics and drawings. Investigating and repairing electrical & mechanical systems such as pneumatics, drives and hydraulics, and conveyors.
• Prioritizing Innovation and Communication - Seek ways to improve plant efficiency and cost savings and maintaining an open dialogue with lead and supervisor regarding day-to-day activities.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day. The employee will be required to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing plant

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through March 6th, 2026. 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.