Industrial Electrician

Kellanova; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Kellanova in Grand Rapids is seeking an Industrial Electrician to support our on-site bakery operations. You will keep high-speed production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably, with a focus on PLCs and electrical systems.

This role offers 2nd shift or 3rd shift with an initial 1st shift onboarding, physical work, and opportunities to advance process improvements. Required include a high school diploma or GED, electrical license or Journey Card, PLC experience, and basic computer

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card at time of hire.
• PLC experience is required.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair high-speed production machinery focusing on PLCs.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming.
• Identify efficiency improvements, seek cost-saving opportunities, and maintain open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.

Skills

PLC experience

Basic computer skills

Behavior-based safety systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card

Job description

Are you ready to power up your career in a fast-paced, high-speed food manufacturing environment? As an Industrial Electrician at our Grand Rapids Bakery, you'll play a critical role in keeping our advanced production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is a fully on-site position supporting either 2nd Shift (2:45 PM to 10:45 PM) or 3rd Shift (10:45 PM to 6:45 AM).

Training will begin on 1st Shift for approximately three weeks before transitioning to 2nd Shift for additional onboarding and skill development. Employees are expected to fully transition into their permanent schedule within 45 to 60 days. Long-term shift placement is administered through the site's seniority-based bidding process.

You'll partner closely with Operations, Food Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, and Maintenance teams while working with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your PLC expertise, solve complex equipment issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support some of the world's most recognized snack brands.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $44.21.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain Equipment & Amplify PLC Knowledge – Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair high-speed production machinery, focusing on programmable logic controllers.
• Analyze Conditions & Provide Solutions – Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and repair electrical and mechanical systems using PLC programming.
• Drive Innovation & Communication – Identify efficiency improvements, seek cost-saving opportunities, and maintain open communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanics.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School diploma or GED
• State/Local Electrical License OR Journey Card (or will have either at time of hire)
• PLC experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior-based safety systems
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

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.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, 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 here.