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Job Description
Industrial Maintenance Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Lead (2nd Shift) $42.00 – $44.00/Hour + Daily Overtime + Double-Time Sundays • Fort Atkinson, WI Area • 100% Onsite Join a rapidly growing, century-old industry leader renowned for exceptional employee tenure and a family-first culture Take the technical lead on a dedicated 2nd shift team, ensuring the safety, code compliance, and uptime of advanced automation systems
EXPERIENCE
1+ Years of Dedicated Industrial Electrician or Electrical Maintenance Experience
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Experience working within a food manufacturing, processing, or highly regulated production environment is required
COMPENSATION
$42.00 – $44.00 per hour base rate, plus an elite premium overtime structure: Time and one-half (1.5x) paid daily for any hours worked over 8 hours in a shift Double-time (2.0x) paid automatically for any hours worked on Sundays
% Company-Paid Tuition reimbursement for related technical coursework or certifications
LOCATION
Fort Atkinson, WI area (Must reside within a 45-minute drive of the facility; No relocation assistance available)
COMPLIANCE
Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder If you are an industrial electrician who wants to step away from unpredictable construction bidding or chaotic third-party service routes, this role offers unmatched stability and massive earning potential. Our client is a highly successful, rapidly expanding manufacturing powerhouse celebrating over 100 years of operation. They are fiercely employee- and family-oriented, treating their workforce with immense respect. Because they invest heavily in safety, clear operational training, and paid continuing education, it is common for employees to spend their entire careers here. This position is built for a technical professional who values a structured 2nd shift schedule but wants to maximize their take-home pay through exceptional overtime incentives. Operating in a pristine, modern food production facility with strict safety protocols, you will serve as a vital technical lead. Backed by top-tier corporate healthcare, comprehensive benefits, and a dedicated team, this company provides the ideal long-term home to protect and grow your career. What You Will Be Doing Serving as the Lead Technical Point Person on 2nd shift for the troubleshooting, installation, and repair of all plant electrical infrastructure, industrial controls, and automated production panels Interpreting complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic blueprints to rapidly isolate and diagnose equipment failures under active production conditions Executing all electrical maintenance, rewiring, and hardware updates to strictly adhere to national and localized electrical codes Documenting daily maintenance logs, tracking preventative maintenance (PM) milestones, and updating electrical drawings to reflect changes Utilizing ladders, lifts, and scaffolding as needed to safely access and service overhead power distribution networks and production equipment Maintaining a pristine, organized workspace by adhering strictly to facility sanitation guidelines, 5S standards, and safety-first manufacturing protocols
What We Are Looking For Electrical Foundation:
1 or more years of proven, hands-on experience working as an industrial electrician or electrical maintenance technician within an automated manufacturing or packaging plant
Regulated Environment Acumen:
Direct exposure to the unique safety, cleanliness, and electrical sealing standards required in food production, beverage processing, or similar high-hygiene sectors
Schematic Literacy:
High proficiency in reading and translating electrical blueprints, three-phase power schematics, and control circuit logic
Physical Capabilities:
Complete comfort working at heights, climbing ladders, and maneuvering safely around active high-voltage enclosures
Professional Reliability:
A rock-solid, dependable work history that demonstrates organizational commitment and a track record of multi-year tenures with previous employers
