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Industrial Electrician

Brown-Forman Corp.

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$40.08 /h
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Louisville, KY
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Multiple Shifts
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

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Pay: $40.08/hour + Shift Differential

Distillery Shift: 2nd - 3:00pm to 11:00pm | 3rd 11:00pm - 7:00am

Meaningful Work From Day One:

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.

What You Can Expect:

  • 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. Powerflex 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.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 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; 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.

Who We Are:

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer:

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI

Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Operations

Global Job Level:

T4

Number of Openings Available:

1