Industrial Electrician, Full-Time, First Shift

Freeman Corporation•Winchester, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician / Controls Technician is responsible for the safe and reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and improvement of electrical and industrial control systems throughout Freeman Corporation’s manufacturing facility. We are looking for a skilled individual with experience in factory environments and can help improve our operation. This position supports production by troubleshooting complex electrical and controls issues; completing electrical installations and improvement projects; and maintaining equipment including Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives, servo systems, motors, sensors, and safety circuits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Five or more years of industrial electrical maintenance, controls, or automation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and electrical control systems
Experience with 480/460V three-phase systems, motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and safety circuits
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and safely perform electrical installations and repairs
Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC systems and related troubleshooting software
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot independently in a manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance, production, and management
Ability to work first shift and occasional overtime, weekends, or shutdown periods as required

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, electrical apprenticeship, journeyman training, or related certification
Experience with Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, PanelView, Ethernet/IP, remote I/O, servo systems, or machine safety controls
Experience with electrical project installation, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvement
NFPA 70E or other industrial electrical safety training

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment, including: 480/460V three-phase power systems, Motors, starters, contactors, overloads, transformers, and circuit breakers, Variable frequency drives, soft starters, servo motors, and servo drives, Sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, encoders, solenoids, relays, and safety devices, Control panels, disconnects, conduit, wiring, cable tray, and junction boxes
Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment, including PLCs, remote I/O, HMIs, communication modules, and related hardware
Make approved minor PLC, HMI, timer, counter, sequence, and setpoint changes in accordance with company procedures
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, manuals, and technical documentation
Use electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters and other diagnostic tools, to identify root causes of equipment failures
Install and terminate electrical wiring, conduit, control devices, panels, motors, and other industrial equipment
Perform preventive maintenance and document work performed, parts used, and failure causes in maintenance system
Support equipment upgrades, production-line changes, capital projects, startups, commissioning, and continuous-improvement activities
Maintain good housekeeping and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, and applicable OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements
Report unsafe conditions and stop work when a task cannot be performed safely