Industrial Electrician

Watershed Foods; Gridley (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Watershed Foods in Gridley, IL is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across the manufacturing facility.

You will work with the Maintenance team to maximize uptime, support continuous improvement, and ensure safe operation of motors, drives, and controls. Overseeing preventive maintenance and adherence to LOTO and Arc Flash policies, you’ll play a key role in plant reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash training preferred.
• Working knowledge of NEC standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, conduit, and components.
• Run, bend, and install rigid, EMT, and flexible conduit for equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, motor controls, sensors, relays, and breakers.
• Diagnose and replace AC motors, VFDs, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and reduce downtime.
• Follow safety policies including LOTO and Arc Flash.
• Participate in weekend work and on-call schedules as needed.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor control systems

VFDs

Reading schematics

NEC knowledge

LOTO safety

Food manufacturing experience

Three-phase power

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Gridley, IL - Gridley, IL 61744Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 HourlyJob Summary:

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This role supports safe and efficient plant operations by ensuring electrical components, motors, controls, and production equipment remain operational and reliable. The Industrial Electrician works closely with the Maintenance team to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position may also assist with general maintenance activities as business needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, conduit, and associated components throughout the facility.


• Run, bend, and install rigid, EMT, and flexible conduit as required for new and existing equipment.


• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues involving motors, motor controls, sensors, starters, overloads, circuit breakers, relays, and other industrial electrical components.


• Diagnose and replace AC motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related control systems.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.


• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to maximize reliability and reduce downtime.


• Assist with mechanical and general maintenance projects as needed.


• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash requirements.


• Participate in weekend work, emergency repairs, and rotating on-call schedules as needed to support plant operations.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace industrial electrical components, including sensors, motor starters, overloads, circuit breakers, relays, and wiring systems.


• Experience in food manufacturing or other industrial production environments is a plus.


• Strong understanding of 480V three-phase power systems and electrical distribution.


• Proficiency in sizing, bending, and installing metal and flexible conduit.


• Experience troubleshooting and replacing AC motors, VFDs, and motor control systems.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a maintenance team.


• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.


• High school diploma or GED required.


• Minimum of two (2) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.


• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash training preferred.


• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards preferred.

Benefits

• PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.


• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.


• 401K with a competitive company match.


• 8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.


• Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.


• Tuition Reimbursement Program.


• Uniform and Boots provision.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• Chaplain Program.


• Smart Dollar.


• Company Events and Luncheons.


• Paid Volunteer Days.


• Referral bonuses.