Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Welch's
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Welch's
Employer branding and candidate engagement platform
Grow with Welch's!
Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!
At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.
Starting pay: $37.86 per hour
Location: Lawton, Michigan
Additional pay for second and third shifts
Welch’s is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Electrician for our Lawton plant. You will install, maintain, and repair the electrical and control systems that keep our production equipment running safely and efficiently.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced electrician who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, solving problems, and making a direct impact on plant performance.
Our Lawton plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You must be able to work first, second, or third shift based on plant needs. Second- and third-shift employees receive additional shift pay.
Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control equipment
Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers, including PLC ladder logic
Diagnose problems involving electrical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, motion controls, and mechanical systems
Read and use electrical wiring diagrams, construction drawings, and schematics
Install conduit, wiring, control panels, control wiring, and motor control centers
Install and repair sensors, photoelectric equipment, proximity switches, and other automatic control devices
Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and electronic circuits
Complete preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and controls
Support plant improvement projects and help reduce equipment downtime
Follow all plant safety, food safety, and maintenance procedures
Two or more years of manufacturing experience, or relevant trade school training
A high school diploma or GED
Formal training in electrical systems, instrumentation, or process controls
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, and PLC systems
The ability to safely work on and around complex, automated equipment
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to work any shift in a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
Applicants must successfully complete Welch’s standard maintenance and electrical testing.
Starting pay of $37.86 per hour
Additional pay for second and third shifts
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health and wellness incentives
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
401(k) company contribution and match
Employee Assistance Program
Our electricians play an important role in keeping the Lawton plant safe, reliable, and productive. You’ll join a skilled maintenance team where your technical knowledge, ideas, and ability to solve problems will make a difference every day.
Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.
Welch’s relies on a platform from Puck to support talent recruitment and employer branding. The platform focuses on making hiring feel human by automating parts of the process while preserving a personal touch, using tools such as podcasting and talent-brand content, along with AI-powered resume review. Welch’s benefits from this approach by better communicating its employer story and engaging potential candidates as part of the hiring journey. Compared with others in the space, Puck emphasizes a combination of scalable, automated processes and personalized candidate experiences, enabling brands to tell their employer brand and engage applicants at scale. The overarching goal is to attract, engage, and convert top talent by presenting a compelling, authentic employee-facing narrative and streamlined recruitment workflow.
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