Industrial Electrician | Plant Uptime & PLC/Controls

ADM; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a safety-focused Electrician to support our flour milling operations in Arkansas City KS. This full-time role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial electrical systems across facility operations, with potential millwright assistance when electrical work is slow.

A hands-on role aimed at uptime, safety, and productivity. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 4 years as an industrial electrician, 480V 3-phase experience, and proficiency with schematics,

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, codes, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Experience with 480V 3-phase wiring, motor control, and diagnostics.
• Willingness to assist with general maintenance, mechanical work, or millwright tasks when needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems including control panels, motor starters, switches, lighting, sensors, and power distribution components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in low and medium voltage systems, including 480V 3-phase equipment, using standard testing equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on motors, drives, PLC systems, and process control equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Execute new equipment installs and wiring, ensuring safe and code-compliant connections.
• Utilize tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, megohmmeters, and IR thermography devices for testing and analysis.
• Support and troubleshoot basic automation/PLC control systems; programming experience is a plus.
• Maintain accurate records of manuals, blueprints, replacement parts, and maintenance activities.
• Conduct safety checks and regular inspections of electrical equipment, tools, and hazard monitoring systems.
• May be required to assist with mechanical and millwright duties, including replacing motors, rigging equipment, or other mechanical system repairs.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and training, and demonstrate commitment to ADM's Zero-Injury culture.
• Support housekeeping and general maintenance as needed to ensure a safe, clean, and operational workspace.
• Respond to emergency call-outs to address critical equipment failures as needed.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Electrical safety

480V 3-phase

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Lockout/Tagout

Emergency response

Communication

Overtime readiness

Tools

CMMS software

IR cameras

Conduit bending

Panel wiring tools

Torque wrenches

Forklift operation

Job description

ADM is seeking a safety-focused Electrician to support our flour milling operations in Arkansas City KS. This full-time role installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial electrical systems across facility operations, with potential millwright assistance when electrical work is slow.

A hands-on role aimed at uptime, safety, and productivity. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 4 years as an industrial electrician, 480V 3-phase experience, and proficiency with schematics,