Are you passionate about tinkering with electrical and mechanical components? We have an exciting opening for an Industrial Electrician at our state-of-the-art facility in San Jose, California. We operate on a continuous crewing schedule where there are alternating weeks of 3 and 4 days per week, with openings on night and day shift. The pay range for this position is $31.67 – 45.52 an hour, with weekly pay, plus overtime after your standard 3 or 4 days!
As an Industrial Electrician, your workday takes on a unique rhythm. You may be diagnosing a glitch in the conveyor system or fine-tuning a pneumatic drive – every day presents a fresh puzzle to solve. When production hiccups occur, you will dive into root cause analysis, armed with schematics and drawings. With your problem-solving skills, you will find solutions to boost plant efficiency.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintaining Equipment and Amplifying Your PLC Knowledge: You’ll be the go-to expert for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and on-the-spot machine repair. Your firm grasp of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) will be essential. Find innovative solutions while ensuring clear documentation of your processes.
- Analyzing Conditions and Providing Solutions: Dive into production equipment failures, conducting root cause analysis. Schematics and drawings will be your trusty companions. Repair electrical and mechanical systems, including pneumatics, drives, hydraulics, and conveyors.
- Prioritizing Innovation and Communication: Seek ways to boost plant efficiency and cost savings. Your fresh ideas matter! Maintain an open dialogue with your lead and supervisor, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
We’re Looking for Someone With
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Experience troubleshooting PLC programs and hardware
- Must be able to read and interpret electrical and electronic/mechanical drawings, prints, schematics, and computer programs
- Must have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and computerized equipment including RS Logix (5, 500, and 5000), Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI programming, AC/DC drives, motor control systems, and related equipment and systems
- Must follow all Safety and Food Safety guidelines.
- This position requires regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with Company policies. Additionally, the ability to interact well with other employees and work overtime, as necessary, is required.
- Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day. The employee will be required to occasionally lift to 50lbs
Compensation Insights
- Salary Range: ($70,720 – $106,080)
What’s Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@kellanova.com.
If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.
The best brands. The best people. The best you.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.
