Industrial Electrician

HARIBO International; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, WI is seeking an Industrial Electrician for 2nd & 3rd shifts. You will wire, assemble, test, and install electrical components, and maintain equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading blueprints, troubleshooting PLCs and I/O modules, and ensuring compliance with codes and safety guidelines. A strong focus on preventive maintenance and safe operation is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with operators and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of industry codes and regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC processors and input/output modules.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Wiring, assembling, repairing, testing, and installing electrical components in the assigned area.
• Operate safely to minimize downtime and follow environmental and safety guidelines.
• Read blueprints and schematics; apply codes and regulations.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment for proper operation; adjust and repair for optimal performance.
• Develop and use procedures and work instructions from manuals and specs.
• Work with and troubleshoot AB PLC processors and input/output modules.
• Diagnose root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Perform electrical work to industry code, including basic transformer and motor wiring.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

PLC processors

I/O modules

Job description

Industrial Electrician – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States. Position: Permanent, Full‑time.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor – Electrics.

Responsibilities

• Wiring, assembling, repairing, testing, and installing electrical components in the assigned area.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner to minimize production downtime and adhere to environmental and safety guidelines.
• Use hand and power tools, read blueprints, drawings and schematics, and apply knowledge of codes and regulations.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment for proper operation, make adjustments and repairs to optimize machine performance.
• Develop and use procedures and work instructions that include diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Work with and troubleshoot AB PLC processors and input/output modules.
• Diagnose root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure safe and productive performance of equipment in manufacturing and facilities.
• Perform electrical work to industry code, including but not limited to basic transformer and motor wiring.

Qualifications

• Experience working with operators and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of problem‑solving techniques and continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of industry codes and regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC processors and input/output modules.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

EEO Statement

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug‑Free Workplace. Employment is subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug testing. The company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans.