Industrial Electrician – PLC & Plant Automation

Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc.; Cudahy (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Bonus plans

Job summary

Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across our manufacturing facility. You will read wiring diagrams, contribute to PLC controls, and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years related experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and a strong focus on safety. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a stable, team‑oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Journeyman Electrician License required
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly while making decisions or taking actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all Lucas Milhaupt employees.
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair problems in electrical wiring and systems up to 480 volts.
• Accept, plan and complete assignments for repair or installation of electrical equipment, building systems and all plant production equipment.
• Install conduit, panel boards and all related fittings including controls for power, heat and light in accordance with Local and National code.
• Work from wiring diagrams, making diagrams if needed.
• Using and maintaining all test equipment, instruments, measuring devices and controls.
• Assist engineering with design of new equipment controls, PLC controls, building electrical systems and power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment program control problems through utilization of computer PLC interface or laptop computer.
• Operate and maintain plant systems, including air compressors, pumps and general facility support systems.
• Repair and maintain production machinery.
• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications of sequence of electrical operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two to four years related experience

Tools

PLC controls

Test equipment

Job description

Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across our manufacturing facility. You will read wiring diagrams, contribute to PLC controls, and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years related experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and a strong focus on safety. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a stable, team‑oriented work environment.