About this opportunity
The Freeman Corporation lists this INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN, FULL-TIME, FIRST SHIFT opportunity in winchester, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Industrial Electrician / Controls TechnicianThe 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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment, including:480/460V three-phase power systemsMotors, starters, contactors, overloads, transformers, and circuit breakersVariable frequency drives, soft starters, servo motors, and servo drivesSensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, encoders, solenoids, relays, and safety devicesControl panels, disconnects, conduit, wiring, cable tray, and junction boxesTroubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment, including PLCs, remote I/O, HMIs, communication modules, and related hardwareMake approved minor PLC, HMI, timer, counter, sequence, and setpoint changes in accordance with company proceduresRead and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, manuals, and technical documentationUse electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters and other diagnostic tools, to identify root causes of equipment failuresInstall and terminate electrical wiring, conduit, control devices, panels, motors, and other industrial equipmentPerform preventive maintenance and document work performed, parts used, and failure causes in maintenance systemSupport equipment upgrades, production-line changes, capital projects, startups, commissioning, and continuous-improvement activitiesMaintain 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 requirementsReport unsafe conditions and stop work when a task cannot be performed safelyRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDFive or more years of industrial electrical maintenance, controls, or automation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and electrical control systemsExperience with 480/460V three-phase systems, motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and safety circuitsAbility to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and safely perform electrical installations and repairsWorking knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC systems and related troubleshooting softwareStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot independently in a manufacturing environmentAbility to communicate effectively with maintenance, production, and managementAbility to work first shift and occasional overtime, weekends, or shutdown periods as requiredPreferred QualificationsTechnical degree, electrical apprenticeship, journeyman training, or related certificationExperience with Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, PanelView, Ethernet/IP, remote I/O, servo systems, or machine safety controlsExperience with electrical project installation, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvementNFPA 70E or other industrial electrical safety trainingPay and benefitsFirst-shift, full-time employment - typically 7am–3:30pm with opportunities for overtimeBenefits (health, dental, vision, life, PTO, 401K) beginning after 90 daysOpportunities for a pay review and potential increase within your first 90 days, again after six months, and periodically thereafterAbout usThe Freeman Corporation is one of the largest veneer manufacturers in North America. We continue to invest heavily to be the supplier of choice to the top producers worldwide of flooring, doors, hardwood plywood, furniture, cabinets, and other industries. At our Winchester plant, we employ a diverse team of approximately 190 people.
Worksite address
winchester, KY, 40391, US
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