Industrial Electrician - 3rd Shift

Come join HARIBO of America’s first ever North American factory! Located on-site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, the Industrial Electrician is responsible for wiring, assembling, repairing, testing, and installing electrical components in their assigned area.

Reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering, the Industrial Electrician will partner with support functions to identify and resolve unplanned inefficiencies, events, quality, safety, cost and other losses attributed to the area, using problem solving techniques and a continuous improvement mindset. This role must operate in a safe and efficient method to ensure minimal production downtime and maximum adherence to environmental and safety guidelines. This role involves the use of hand and power tools, blueprints, drawing and schematic reading, and knowledge of codes and regulations to perform assigned responsibilities.

The original and iconic HARIBO Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset.  At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.  Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work to industry code, including but not limited to: basic transformer and motor wiring, installing and/or mounting electrical components on equipment, applying AC and DC wiring, terminating cables, troubleshooting electrical circuits, layout panels, drilling and taping holes and routing cables back to junction boxes or panels, etc.
• Works with Operators, monitors manufacturing equipment for proper operation, makes adjustments and repairs to optimize machine performance, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Develops and use procedures and work instructions which will include diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications which will be used for predicting, troubleshooting, preventing, and repairing malfunctions.
• Work with and troubleshoot AB PLC processors and input/output modules.
• Diagnoses root cause of problems and/or failures and associated corrective actions required.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing safe and productive performance of equipment, both in manufacturing and Facilities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of education generally equivalent to a high school diploma, plus some specialized training.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant industrial electrician experience.
• Journeyman electrician certification preferred.
• Knowledge of AB PLC processors required (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred).  Knowledge of Siemens S7 highly desirable.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic, mechanical drawings and PLC troubleshooting.
• Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, and have basic knowledge of algebra as well as make fine adjustments in equipment settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime.
• Good knowledge of the packaging and/or processing equipment is necessary.
• Requires strong mechanical aptitude.
• Requires teamwork ability; works well with others and communicates effectively with all associates.

What can you expect?

You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.

ABOUT YOU:

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for fixing and maintaining things?  Does working in a brand new facility excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!

The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That’s why we’re comm