Electrical Maintenance Lead - Industrial Controls & Automation (2nd Shift)

Electrical Maintenance Lead – Industrial Controls & Automation (2nd Shift)

$42.00 – $44.00/Hour + Daily Overtime + Double-Time Sundays • Fort Atkinson, WI Area • 2nd Shift

• COMPENSATION: $42.00 – $44.00/Hour Starting Baseline + 1.5x Time-and-a-Half for hours over 8 per day + 2.0x Double-Time on Sundays + Full Corporate Benefits
• CONTINUING EDUCATION: 100% Company-Paid Tuition Reimbursement for technical coursework, electrical apprenticeships, or automation certifications
• WORK SCHEDULE: Dedicated 2nd Shift | High stability as the Lead Technical Resource for 2nd shift operations
• EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of proven industrial electrical maintenance experience in automated manufacturing or packaging (food/beverage or regulated high-hygiene sectors preferred)
• TECHNICAL DEPTH: High proficiency reading three-phase power schematics, electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and motor control circuits
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Pristine, highly automated production facility with strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards
• REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder; ability to work at heights (lifts/ladders); residing within a dependable 45-minute daily drive of Fort Atkinson, WI

If you are an industrial electrician looking to step away from unpredictable commercial construction work or chaotic third-party service routes, this lead-track 2nd shift position offers long-term stability and unmatched earning potential. The employer is a rapidly growing, century-old manufacturing powerhouse renowned for exceptional employee retention, a family-first culture, and continuous investment in workforce education.

Serving as the Lead Technical Point Person on 2nd shift, you will oversee the code compliance, safety, and operational uptime of advanced automation systems. Operating in a modern, highly automated plant, you will earn premium daily overtime while enjoying top-tier corporate healthcare, 100% paid tuition reimbursement, and a workplace where technical staff are treated with immense respect.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Serve as Shift Technical Lead: Act as the primary 2nd shift technical authority for troubleshooting, installing, and repairing plant electrical infrastructure, automated panels, and control circuits.
• Execute Active Logic Diagnostics: Trace complex electrical schematics and blueprints to rapidly diagnose component failures and minimize production downtime.
• Ensure NEC & Code Compliance: Perform all electrical repairs, rewiring, hardware updates, and component upgrades in strict accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) guidelines.
• Maintain Master Documentation: Log daily shift maintenance activity, complete preventative maintenance (PM) workflows, and update electrical drawings to reflect active field changes.
• Manage Overhead Electrical Infrastructure: Safely access, inspect, and service overhead power distribution networks using ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
• Uphold Plant Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a pristine, organized workstation adhering to 5S standards, allergen controls, and high-hygiene manufacturing protocols.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 1+ years of industrial electrical experience in automated manufacturing, packaging, or continuous-processing facilities.
• Industry Experience: Exposure to food manufacturing, beverage processing, or similar highly regulated hygiene/safety environments.
• Technical Schematic Literacy: Expert ability to read and interpret multi-page electrical schematics, three-phase power diagrams, and control logic prints.
• Automation Floor Acumen: Practical experience diagnosing issues across automated packaging networks, VFDs, sensors, motor control centers (MCCs), and conveyor systems.
• Physical & Safety Readiness: Full comfort working at heights, operating aerial lifts, and managing high-voltage electrical enclosures safely.
• Employment Stability: A dependable, steady work history showing long-term commitment and multi-year tenure with prior employers.
• Local Proximity: Residing within a comfortable 45-minute daily driving radius of the Fort Atkinson, WI area.