2nd Shift Lead Industrial Electrician – Packaging Automation & NEC Code

Salary: $88,000 - $92,000 per year

Posted: October 18 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

• Pay &
  
  Incentives:
  
  Up to $44.00/hr based upon experience + daily overtime (1.5x after 8 hours/day), double-time (2.0x) on Sundays, 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement, and full corporate benefits.
• Work Pattern/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Dedicated 2nd Shift schedule with high operational authority serving as the Lead Technical Resource for 2nd shift plant operations.
• Environment & Company Profile:
  Direct-hire position with a rapidly growing, century-old manufacturing powerhouse renowned for exceptional employee retention, family-first culture, and clean, modern automated facilities.
• Core Technical Scope:
  Electrical schematics tracing, NEC compliance, three-phase power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, sensors, automated packaging networks, and overhead infrastructure maintenance.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization:
  Requires 1+ years of industrial electrical experience in automated manufacturing or packaging, ability to work safely at heights on aerial lifts, US work authorization, and a commute within 45 minutes 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. Our client 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, pristine plant, you will earn premium daily overtime while enjoying top‑tier corporate healthcare, 100% paid tuition reimbursement, and an environment where technical craftsmanship is respected.

• 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 modifications.
• Manage Overhead Infrastructure:
  Safely access, inspect, and service overhead power distribution networks using ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
• Uphold Plant Safety & Sanitation:
  Maintain an organized workstation adhering to 5S standards, allergen controls, and high‑hygiene manufacturing protocols.

• Industrial Electrical Background: 1+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in automated manufacturing, packaging, or continuous‑processing facilities.
• Regulated Industry Exposure:
  Prior experience in food manufacturing, beverage processing, or similar highly regulated hygiene/safety environments preferred.
• 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…