Industrial Electrician (Louisville, AL)

IFG SOUTHERn; Louisville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG Southern in Louisville, Alabama, is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical and automated manufacturing equipment across the facility. You will support production by minimizing downtime, performing preventative maintenance, installing new equipment, and participating in continuous improvement while upholding safety, quality, and reliability.

Candidates should have 2+ years of industrial electrical/m contractual experience, a high school

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial electrical and mechanical experience.
• Formal electrical education or apprenticeship.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Assist with commissioning new equipment and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

PLC programming

Motor controls

VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Safety compliance

Three-phase power

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship or NCCER

Military electrical training

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

RSLogix

CCW

Drive Explorer

ABB/Fanuc robotics

Job description

IFG Southern is currently seeking an Industrial Electrician to join our team in Louisville, Alabama. The Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical, electronic, and automated manufacturing equipment throughout the facility. This position supports production by minimizing downtime, performing preventative maintenance, installing new equipment, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. The successful candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills in industrial power distribution, motor controls, PLC-based automation, variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and electrical control systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Perform all workin accordance withcompany safety policies, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintaincompliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA, and company electrical standards.
• Promote a safe working environment and properly document completed work.

Electrical Maintenance

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose failures in motors, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, sensors, and control circuits.
• Install,modify, commission, inspect, test, calibrate, andmaintainelectrical equipment.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Utilizemultimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, process meters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.
• Perform electrical calculations using Ohm's Law.

Automation & Controls

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and machine automation systems.
• Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, VFDs, servo systems, and safety circuits.
• Modify PLC/HMI programs as required.
• Assist with commissioning new equipment and continuous improvement projects.

Equipment Support

• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns.
• Perform machine calibrations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians and Millwrights.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment safely.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical and mechanical experience.
• Formal electrical education, apprenticeship, NCCER, military electrical training, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View,RSLogix, CCW)
• Drive Explorer
• ABB and Fanuc robotics
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Analog/digital instrumentation and calibration
• Servo systems and motion control
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and three-phase power.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Arc Flash
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of computers and testing equipment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing machinery and safety protocols.
• General understanding of OSHA requirements, LOTO procedures and standard operating procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work at heights, inconfined spaces, and in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturingenvironments. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust).

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, hair follicle drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

IFG employees are the engine that drives our company’s culture and success. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities that team members bring to the job and recognize that it is often these experiences that fuel innovation. We are committed to building a workplace where diversity of thought, life experience, and family history are welcomed.

We recognize and highly value America’s veterans and especially believe the talents and ingenuity acquired through military service can help our company grow and thrive.

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 601-688-5040 and/or [e-mail]

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