Electrician

Job Overview

Scotts Miracle‑Gro is seeking a Mechanic to work in our Ft. Madison, IA facility. The position offers a pay rate of approximately $33.85 to $45.90 per hour, paid weekly, and includes a $2,000 sign‑on bonus. You must be able to work all three shifts.

• Perform detailed mechanical and instrumentation/electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant process, utility, and packaging equipment.
• Execute multi‑discipline maintenance and electrical work, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain equipment documentation and update records for all equipment modifications.
• Program, repair, and maintain programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used in an industrial high‑speed packaging plant.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and the installation of new equipment.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations, including lockout/tag‑out protocols.
• Install and service safety, security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical), communication, and process control systems.
• Install and terminate electrical, pneumatic, and fluid connections; work on network and signal transmission systems such as fiber optic and wireless.
• Assist engineering in plant design, modification, and hazard analysis; collaborate with operators to optimize plant controls.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience working with voltages up to 480‑volt 3‑phase systems and using ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency in maintaining backup documentation and software revisions for computer‑based control systems.
• Ability to consult technical documentation, drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Demonstrated safety‑first attitude, compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and company policies.
• Strong teamwork skills, adaptability, and flexibility to accommodate changing priorities.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy, and support.
• 401(k) with company match up to 7.5% and immediate participation.
• Company stock purchase program at 15% discounted price.
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement.
• Up to $30,000 for fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy.
• Up to 18 weeks of family‑support leave.

Scotts is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.