Industrial Power & Controls Electrician

Ken's Foods - US Facilities; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken's Foods - US Facilities in McDonough, GA seeks a hands-on industrial electrician to install, repair, and optimize electrical systems across manufacturing equipment and building infrastructure.

You’ll diagnose faults, apply NEC safety standards, build 24–480V control panels from prints, support Ethernet/Fiber networking, and troubleshoot servo systems. Collaboration with mechanics, vendors, and maintenance teammates is essential.

Qualifications

• Diagnose malfunctioning machinery and validate corrective actions.
• Apply NEC knowledge to maintain electrical safety compliance.
• Build and install 24–480V control panels from prints.
• Support Ethernet and Fiber networking in an industrial setting.
• Troubleshoot servo systems and motor controls.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics for troubleshooting and installation.
• Document work clearly and communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across plant machinery and infrastructure.
• Read safety rules and maintenance instructions; follow procedures meticulously.
• Collaborate with mechanics, technicians, and supervisors to resolve issues.
• Install, maintain, and repair high- and low-voltage electrical systems on site.
• Order parts using manufacturer manuals and prints; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Control panel wiring

Servo systems

Power distribution 24V-480V

NEC safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Industrial networking

Fiber optics

Ethernet

Electrical prints

Job description

Your day powering a modern plantFrom the first energization of the shift to the last system check, you’ll be the go-to expert for installing, repairing, and optimizing electrical systems across industrial machinery, facility equipment, and building infrastructure. You’ll chase down tricky faults, tune advanced controls, and keep production humming.What you'll take onDiagnose malfunctioning machinery; validate findings and corrective actions with mechanics, peers, and supervisors.Apply NEC knowledge to ensure the plant remains aligned with all electrical safety protocols.Leverage experience with complex manufacturing operations (preferred) to resolve issues efficiently.Build and install 24–480V control panels from electrical prints, from layout to termination.Work with Digital I/O and Analog I/O; support industrial networking, including Ethernet and Fiber (preferred).Partner with teammates of varied experience levels, sharing know-how and mentoring as needed.Develop productive relationships with maintenance colleagues, outside contractors, and vendors.Troubleshoot/maintain servo systems, including servos, servo amplifiers, and servo controllers.Proactively hunt down and correct electrical component and system issues across the facility and grounds.Bend and install a variety of conduit types; size wire and conduit correctly; install/terminate conductors per distance and FLA.Work confidently with 24V–480V power distribution.Install, maintain, and repair low- and high-voltage facility, grounds, and industrial electrical systems.Read and interpret electrical schematics to guide troubleshooting and installations.Diagnose electric motors, motor controls, and device control issues.Troubleshoot and repair sensors and solid-state devices.Identify and order parts/materials using manufacturer manuals and prints.Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; document work as needed.Other duties as assigned.Food safety matters hereProducing product free of contaminationFollowing all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policiesReporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plantInspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basisRole structureThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.What successful performance looks likeYou can meet each essential duty satisfactorily by applying strong comprehension, math, and problem-solving.Skills and abilitiesLanguage: Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports/correspondence. Speak effectively to groups of employees or customers.Mathematics: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning: Tackle practical problems with a variety of concrete variables where standardization may be limited; interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.Physical demandsExpect frequent standing, walking, reaching, and fine manipulation; occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and talking/hearing. Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs and occasionally more than 100 lbs. Vision must include the ability to adjust focus.Mental alertnessWork in a constant state of alertness and in a safe mannerPerform tasks requiring high cognitive function and sound judgmentRemain free from impairments that could affect safe, competent performanceRespond promptly and appropriately to operating conditionsMaintain an unfatigued state; accurately gauge time and distanceQuickly store and recall short-term instructions; concentrate effectivelyCope with sudden changes, emergencies, and alarmsDemonstrate a caring, committed, and safety-focused attitudeCollaborate with teammates of diverse skill levels while sharing knowledgeLegal and compliance noticesESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.