Maintenance Journeyman Electrician - 2nd Shift Foundry

Emerson; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Electric, a growing metal casting foundry in South Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for the 2nd shift. The role plans, installs and repairs electrical fixtures and control equipment such as switches, relays, and distribution panels.

Applicants should have completed a state indentured electrician apprenticeship (journeyman), strong electrical abilities, and knowledge of PCs and HMIs. The job may require forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift operation as needed.

Qualifications

• Completed a State Indentured Electrician apprenticeship – Journeyman status.
• Strong electrical abilities with good problem solving capabilities.
• Understanding of PCs and HMIs.
• Mount and dismount fork trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules.
• Read and use process sheets, control panels and other relevant quality documents.
• Installation of conduit and wiring for power distribution, lighting and machine or equipment controls.
• Build or modify control panels.
• Reviewing job orders to determine work priorities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

HMI understanding

Team player

Education

Journeyman electrician apprenticeship

Tools

Forklift operation

Conduit wiring

Job description

Appleton Electric, a growing metal casting foundry in South Milwaukee, WI is looking a Maintenance Electrician to join our 2nd shift team. This role plans, installs and repairs electrical fixtures, equipment issues and failures and control equipment like switches, relays and distribution panels. The rate of pay ranges from $32.94/hour to $42.32/hour, increasing to $33.93/hour to $43.59/hour mid June.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules.
• Read and use process sheets, control panels and other relevant quality documents.
• Installation of conduit and wiring for power distribution, lighting and machine or equipment controls.
• Build or modify control panels.
• Reviewing job orders to determine work priorities.

Who You Are:

• You understand the importance of working safety. You are a team player who is focused on quality.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Completed a State Indentured Electrician apprenticeship – Journeyman status
• Strong electrical abilities with good problem solving capabilities
• Understanding of Pc’s and HMI’s
• Mount and dismount fork trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment when required

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Maintenance Manufacturing experience

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavour. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!