Industrial Electrician

Loyalty Rules; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Short-term disability

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Kellanova in Cary, NC is seeking an Industrial Electrician for an overnight shift (6 pm–6 am) on a 2-2-3 12-hour schedule with every other weekend off.

The role focuses on maintaining equipment, troubleshooting PLCs, and improving plant efficiency while documenting activities; the position pays $34.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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 50 lbs
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and enhance PLC knowledge through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and on-site repairs.
• Analyze production equipment failures; perform root cause analysis; interpret schematics; repair electrical and mechanical systems such as pneumatics, drives, hydraulics, and conveyors.
• Improve plant efficiency and communicate with leads and supervisors regarding day-to-day activities.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Drives

Hydraulics

Conveyors

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Do you have a spark for tinkering with electrical and mechanical components? We have an opening as an Industrial Electrician in Cary, NC. This is an overnight shift position from 6 pm-6 am, 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, and must be creative in your solutions while documenting clearly.
• Analyzing Conditions and Providing Solutions – Identify and examine production equipment failures to understand root cause analysis, interpreting schematics and drawings. Investigate and repair electrical and mechanical systems such as pneumatics, drives, hydraulics, and conveyors.
• Prioritizing Innovation and Communication – Seek ways to improve plant efficiency and cost savings while maintaining 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 50 lbs
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing plant

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short‑term disability coverage, long‑term disability insurance, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Part‑time employees may have access to benefits on a pro‑rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website.