Industrial Electrical & Controls Technician

Lyons Magnus LLC; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Lyons Magnus LLC in Walton, KY seeks an Industrial Electrical & Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve electrical and automated control systems in a food manufacturing facility. You will support production with rapid responses to equipment issues and ensure GMP and food safety standards are met.

The role requires night shift availability and a strong foundation in electrical technology, PLCs, and motor controls, with a focus on reliability and downtime reduction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology or related field.
• 3–5 years industrial electrical maintenance or controls troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience with NFPA 70E and electrical safe work practices.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, panel drawings, and manuals.
• Able to work night shifts and support 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Diagnose failures and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install and test motors, drives, sensors, relays, and panel wiring.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, encoders, and automation devices.
• Read schematics and support plant startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
• Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and GMP/food safety requirements.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Schematic reading

NFPA 70E safety

Night shift flexibility

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

CMMS software

HMI systems

Job description

Description

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

Industrial Electrical & Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical and automated control systems within a food manufacturing facility. This role supports production and maintenance operations by improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, maintaining GMP compliance, and ensuring safe operation of electrical and control systems.

Hours: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am or 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Schedule: Monday - Thursday & Friday - Monday (will rotate days every month)

Weekend OT as needed

Location: Walton, KY

Travel Requirements: None

Work Environment: Manufacturing Environment

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC‑controlled equipment.


• Diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.


• Install, maintain, and test motors, drives, sensors, relays, control panels, instrumentation, and electrical distribution components.


• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motor starters, photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, and other automation devices.


• Make minor PLC and HMI logic changes where qualified, authorized, and properly documented.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, blueprints, ladder logic, and technical manuals.


• Support equipment startups, installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.


• Assist with root cause analysis on equipment failures, recurring electrical issues, controls problems, and downtime events.


• Help identify and correct repeat failures to improve equipment reliability and reduce chronic downtime.


• Perform electrical inspections and verify equipment operates within safety, quality, food safety, and operational standards.


• Maintain accurate work orders, troubleshooting notes, PM records, and equipment documentation.


• Support production teams by responding quickly to equipment issues and helping improve equipment performance.


• Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, NFPA 70E practices, and applicable OSHA regulations.


• Follow all GMP, food safety, sanitation, allergen control, and plant hygiene requirements applicable to a food manufacturing environment.


• Respond to emergency maintenance calls, breakdowns, overtime, weekends, holidays, shutdown support, and on‑call needs as required.


• Maintain good housekeeping and support plant standards for safety, quality, food safety, and operational excellence

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, control panels, sensors, VFDs, and automated equipment.


• Experience troubleshooting PLC systems such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or similar platforms.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel drawings, ladder logic, and equipment manuals.


• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, arc flash awareness, lockout/tagout, and electrical safe work practices.


• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety practices, and sanitary manufacturing requirements preferred.


• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and support production and maintenance teams.


• Ability to work night shift and support a 24/7 operation, including overtime, weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and emergency call‑ins as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent experience in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or controls troubleshooting experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI experience.


• Experience with packaging lines, fillers, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, pumps, valves, and process equipment.


• Experience with CMMS work order systems.


• Experience with preventive maintenance and reliability improvement programs.


• Familiarity with 24/7 manufacturing operations.


• Basic mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting ability.


• Food, beverage, packaging, or high-speed manufacturing experience preferred

Additional Information

Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more.

Lyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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