Industrial Electrician
Post Holdings · Battle Creek, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Post Holdings (food & beverage) in Battle Creek, MI.
- Tools it names
- PLC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 51%
- ✓ PLC 39%
- Welding 31%
- Robotics 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
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This plant: Post Holdings in Battle Creek
2 other open roles at this site.
- Controls Engineer · Controls
- Reliability Engineer · Reliability
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Responsibilities
$5000 Sign on Bonus and Monthly Guaranteed Time Off The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capability to maintain, repair, replace, or rebuild a wide variety of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems including, but not limited to: HMI / PLC - Set up online communication between a laptop and HMI or PLC Servo motors Basic programming and editing Replace motors and cables Troubleshooting electrical problems on industrial manufacturing equipment Maintain and repair electrical and heavy industrial mechanical equipment Maintain and repair electrical equipment Interpret drawings and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations Replace equipment on existing electrical systems Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics Perform industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing plant Locate and repair trouble in wiring or electrical equipment Install electrical components and systems Identifying basic electrical symbols and reading electrical schematic diagrams Isolating basic electrical control circuits Shooting electrical systems and wiring and repairing complex electrical and electronic equipment or machinery Maintain all electrical and electronic equipment, and electrical power Performing routine preventative maintenance on electrical equipment Interpret complex electrical wiring diagrams and schematics Install various assemblies that require electrical wiring Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls Installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment Calibrate, and repair electrical-pneumatic control systems Maintain, install, and repair plant equipment electrical systems and facility electrical systems.
Qualifications
Job
Qualifications
Have the ability to perform all duties with a minimum amount of supervision. Have complete knowledge of, and perform all duties in compliance with, the most current revision of plant safety, sanitation and working rules. Have complete knowledge of and current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) certification for, Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid (FA). To be considered current training must be successfully completed per
requirements
ECC guidelines. Have complete knowledge of appropriate application and utilization of personal protective equipment specific to the trade. Have complete knowledge of appropriate application, utilization and care of equipment and/or tools used in the trade. Have solid knowledge of, and proficiency in mathematical functions used in the trade. Use interpersonal skills to interact and work with others across the organization and in cross-functional teams. Have a strong knowledge of current technology, and desire to expand upon that knowledge as related to the trade. Willingness to participate in, or facilitate, trade related training as directed. Successful completion of High School education program or equivalent state certification. Successful Journeyman Electrical Apprenticeship or > 8000 hours documented in the Electrical field. Must be able to pass relevant/required written, oral or hands-on training, peer review and the like. Have an understanding of the National Electric Code and its appropriate application. Have a strong understanding of Computer Systems operating on a window platform. Have sufficient understanding of equipment operating at 600V and below to facilitate the maintenance and installation of such equipment.
$5000 Sign on Bonus and Monthly Guaranteed Time Off The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capability to maintain, repair, replace, or rebuild a wide variety of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems including, but not limited to: HMI / PLC - Set up online communication between a laptop and HMI or PLC Servo motors Basic programming and editing Replace motors and cables Troubleshooting electrical problems on industrial manufacturing equipment Maintain and repair electrical and heavy industrial mechanical equipment Maintain and repair electrical equipment Interpret drawings and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations Replace equipment on existing electrical systems Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics Perf
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Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news. Location Description Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, and Grape-Nuts™ cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, The Post Foundation, and participating in several volunteer events throughout the year.
