Maintenance Electrician II - 3rd Shift

Generac Power Systems; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Eagle, WI is hiring a Maintenance Electrician II Journeyman for the 3rd shift (Sunday–Monday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM) at 211 Murphy Drive. The role installs and repairs electrical systems on industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment and requires a technical maintenance background.

You will troubleshoot robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read blueprints, train apprentices, and support engineering on projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in commercial/industrial electrical maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PLC hardware and programming systems.
• Ability to train apprentices and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the principles, practices, and processes in the function.
• Safely perform maintenance on equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Troubleshoot electrical components and wiring diagrams.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in equipment.
• Provide technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.
• Train maintenance technicians.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Drawings interpretation

Train others

Education

Associate degree or certificate in maintenance

Tools

PLC hardware

Industrial automation

Job description

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

• 3rd Shift: Sunday-Monday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Maintenance Electrician II Journeyman - $31/hr. +11% shift premium
• Job Location: 211 Murphy Drive, Eagle, WI 53119

The Maintenance Electrician II Journeyman

The Maintenance Electrician II Journeyman is expected to install and repair electrical systems and electrical components on industrial machinery and in factory settings. Responsible for daily problem solving and repair of robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and controls related issues associated with manufacturing/facility operations. Follows established procedures, processes, or policies, but is expected to use judgment in resolving issues or recommending solutions.

Major Responsibilities

• Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline. Developing the business knowledge required of the full job.
• Safely and proficiently perform maintenance related activities of equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Assists in troubleshooting electrical components, wiring diagrams.
• Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures.
• Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.
• Contacts are typically with the supervisor and other members of the team or immediate organization but may be outside of this in order to complete the assignment. May represent the team on projects and interface with customers. Impacts of errors normally have implications requiring additional resources.
• Contributes to improving processes, equipment downtime, and costs.
• Provides resolutions from basic to moderately complex problems. Exercises judgment within procedures and practices in selecting methods and techniques for arriving at solutions.
• Train maintenance technicians

Minimum Job Requirements

• A technical, Associates Degree or certificate in a maintenance related field
• 6+ years of experience in commercial/industrial electrical/maintenance
• Preferred experience on equipment and automation consistent with a metal fabrication, paint, and assembly operation.
• Ability to train apprentices

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures. Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware and programming systems, ability to maintain and troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment is required.
• Ability to work from drawings, sketches, and blueprints.
• Intermediate PC knowledge.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and machine specifications.
• Ability to acquire and maintain certifications for operation of service equipment.
• Ability to train

Preferred Job Requirements

• Intermediate mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.