Maintenance Electrician - PLC & Controls (Food Processing)

Seneca Foods; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Seneca Foods in Janesville, WI is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and PLCs across our packaging lines, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates have 5–7 years in industrial electrical work and a 2–4 year technical certification. Training will cover the latest electrical codes and OSHA standards, with opportunities for growth within a large, multi-brand food processing company.

Qualifications

• 2-4 year certificate from college or technical school; equivalent work experience in a food processing environment will be considered.
• 5-7 years experience in industrial electrical.
• Electrical and mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary technical assistance to complete all electrical maintenance jobs, installations, controls, and PLCs.
• Perform other equipment maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical related problems on Case & Label machines.
• Analyze and diagnose electrical control circuits and motor power circuits.
• Stay current on electrical codes and OSHA regulations.
• Adjust or repair equipment as needed for efficient operation.
• Ensure safety rules and regulations are being followed.
• Complete preventative maintenance and PM surveys as scheduled.
• Complete line changeovers and shift start-ups in a timely manner.
• Fabricate replacement parts if necessary.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Industrial electrical

Laptop for PLC diagnostics

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

2-4 year certificate from college/technical school

Tools

PLC diagnostics equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Seneca Foods in Janesville, WI is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and PLCs across our packaging lines, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates have 5–7 years in industrial electrical work and a 2–4 year technical certification. Training will cover the latest electrical codes and OSHA standards, with opportunities for growth within a large, multi-brand food processing company.