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Electrical Maintenance Journeyman (Food Processing - Maintenance)

Compensation: $60,000 – $90,000 Per Year

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Maintenance Journeyman to join our client's manufacturing team. This role requires a strong background in both electrical and mechanical systems, with hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues to maintain operational efficiency and safety

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs, including ladder logic programming

• Serve as an active member of the Hazmat team, maintaining compliance with all environmental and safety guidelines

• Interpret and work from technical documents including blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, control panels, and industrial machinery

• Demonstrate expertise in Allen-Bradley systems, including programming and fault analysis

• Safely operate within electrical systems such as 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls, 120 VAC, and 24VDC circuits

• Provide off-shift support, including nights, weekends, or emergency response to minimize production downtime

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Valid Journeyman Electrical/Maintenance License (State of Michigan)

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting

• Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings

• Skilled in using calibration and diagnostic tools such as RTD calibrators and digital multi-meters

• Willingness to actively participate in the Hazmat team

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and off-hours as needed

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and troubleshooting associated hardware/software

• Familiarity with SAP, PPE systems, and basic computer skills (preferred)

• Background in maintenance within food processing or similar regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong understanding of 480 VAC motor controls and low-voltage systems (120 VAC, 24VDC)

• Expertise in PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic interpretation, and motor control diagnostics

• Strict adherence to safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures