Maintenance Electrician
Ventura Foods · Waukesha, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Ventura Foods (food & beverage) in Waukesha, WI.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 119 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- Welding 43%
- Robotics 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Ventura Foods in Waukesha
3 other open roles at this site.
- Operational Excellence Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician II · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Ventura FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Troubleshoot and support the electrical and controls of the facility and processes as well as design technical electrical and controls projects. Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment while following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoots, programs, and maintains PLC's
Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits. Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
Replaces faulty switches, and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery.
Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the Plant.
Maintains Plant power distribution systems, including performing preventive maintenance, and installing wiring, conduit and apparatus.
Education and Experience
At least 5 years industrial experience preferable in a plant with high-speed packaging equipment.
requirements
of the position for which you are applying.
Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.
Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.
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Employment Type: Hourly
Work Designation: Onsite
Shift: Second
Knowledge and Skills
Be able to diagnose electrical and controls problems and make the proper repairs. Must be able to read and communicate in the "English Language" in order to read and understand electrical prints. Be able to wire high and low voltage including control power.
Be able to lay out a wiring project from transformer to equipment.
Be proficient with PC and PLC controls and logic. Working knowledge and experience with Ladder Logic.
Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use electronic and electrical test equipment including digital and analog volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, data analyzers and circuit testers.
Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety.
Why Join Us
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
- •Retirement savings options
- •Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
- •On-the-job training
Physical Demands
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.
Work Environment
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