Industrial Electrician - All Shifts at Brown-Forman Distillery Louisville

There are multiple roles open within our Distillery and Bottling shifts. Please see below for more information:

Pay: $44.50/hr + Shift Differential

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrician to join our maintenance team. This role is critical for ensuring the reliability of our high-speed manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for the installation, programming, and advanced troubleshooting of electrical systems ranging from 24V DC to 480V AC, with a heavy focus on Allen Bradley platforms and motion control systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Maintenance: Work safely and effectively with all plant electrical circuits 480V, 277V, 120V, and 24V.
• Automation & Programming: Install, program, and troubleshoot AC/DC Drives and Servo Drives. Powerfl ex 525 and 755, Stratix switches, motor starters/overloads, and push button controls
• PLC Integration: Maintain and program the Allen Bradley family of controllers, using basic troubleshooting and using laptop-based diagnostic software as an aid. PlantPAX interface and HMI development. Point IO and Remote IO cabinets
• Specialized Machinery: Perform maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment, including Krones labelers, MBF Fillers, and Standard Knapp packers. Analog and digital instrumentation, FANUC robotics, control valves, agitators, pumps, conveyors, and centrifuge motors.
• Facility Power: Maintain building switchgears, transformers, and emergency power systems.
• Compliance: Ensure all work meets municipal regulations, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and company safety standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification: Electrician Journeyman's License, State License, equivalent Military/College technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience in locating electrical faults quickly in a high-pressure environment. Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and blueprints. Strong basic math skills for electrical calculations.
• Safety Standards: Strict adherence to LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and PPE requirements.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 80 lbs; ability to perform a range of mobility such as stooping, twisting, climbing, and hand assembly of items. Exposure to heat, cold, moving mechanical hazards, and heights. Required to wear steel-toed safety shoes (no exceptions); safety glasses/goggles and earplugs, and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Availability: Must be flexible to work all shifts, holidays, and weekends as production needs dictate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or high-speed manufacturing setting.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for both Relay Logic and PLC Controls.
• Experience with industrial networking (Ethernet/IP) and power supply systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving: Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously under tight time constraints.
• Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and a "team-first" mentality.
• Communication: Clear oral and written communication for documenting technical issues and shift handovers

Apply Today for immediate consideration! Please complete the "Apply Now" and follow the link to the Brown-Forman Website to apply online. Please be prepared to submit a resume.