Electrician

About the role

We are currently looking for a Electrician [mainly 3rd shift] to join our Maintenance department with US Smokeless Tobacco in Hopkinsville, KY. Your primary role will be to support Production Operations, Quality, Safety and CC&S. You will maintain operation and electrical plant equipment, facilities and grounds at our Hopkinsville, KY facility.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial equipment installations.
• Install conduit inside partitions, walls, above ceilings, on rafters, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduits.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Test electrical systems, electrical control circuits, and components, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, amp meters, and hand tools, to locate the cause of a malfunction.
• Repair electrical components and/or systems (e.g. motors, control circuits, branch circuits, transformers, compressors, switches, buss, switches, panel boards, variable frequency drives, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems, etc.) while ensuring a safe working condition.
• Install, maintain, and verify industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Maintain an organized work area to ensure tools, parts, and materials are stored in a neat and orderly manner to improve efficiency. You will also maintain housekeeping expectations.
• Foster an environment that promotes a culture of safety, quality, CC&S, and regulatory compliance guided by procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, detailing actions, communicating opportunities and ongoing tasks.

Requirements

• High school graduate & possess college based electrical training or equivalent work experience of three (3) years or greater in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PLC's, NFPA 70E, Allen Bradley, blueprints, 480 volt, 3-phase and being capable of running conduit preferred.
• Solid understanding of alarm and fire prevention systems is a plus.
• Possess a high degree of physical dexterity; ability to climb stairs, ladders; work at higher elevations and in confined areas. Ninety percent of daily work time will be spent in a shop floor environment which will expose individual to varying temperatures, noise, and dust.
• Handle pressure associated with working with high voltage electricity.
• Read and comprehend electrical codes, wiring diagrams, and have the know-how to use electrical instruments.

Credentials

• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Flexible and remote options that fit your world.
• Annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• Professional development stipends.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Volunteer days.
• Wellness programs.
• Shared commitment to making a difference.

Pay

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $50,500.00 - $73,150.00.

Schedule

The position is primarily 3rd shift.