Senior Electrician

Altria Group, Inc.; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 61,200 - 88,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of paid time off

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Student loan repayment assistance

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

A leading consumer packaged goods company in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Senior Electrician for their Maintenance department. This role involves supporting production operations by maintaining electrical plant equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma with electrical training or equivalent experience. The salary range is $61,200 - $88,800 annually, and excellent benefits including paid time off and medical coverage are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work with high voltage electricity.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Operations by maintaining electrical plant equipment.
• Test and repair electrical systems and components.
• Ensure a safe working condition in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance and repairs

Interpretation of blueprints and schematics

Knowledge of PLC's and NFPA 70E

Physical dexterity

Electrical instrument usage

Education

High school diploma and electrical training

Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Job description

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you highly qualified in electrical maintenance and repairs, looking to drive quality and safety at a leading consumer packaged goods company? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!

We are currently looking for aSenior Electrician (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.

What you will be doing:

• 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.

What we want you to have:

• High school graduate & possess college based electrical training or equivalent work experience of five (5) 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.
• Encouraged to pursue continuing education classes during your working life to keep up with changes in the industry.
• 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.
• React well to and handle electrical problems repairs quickly.
• Read and comprehend electrical codes, wiring diagrams, and have the know-how to use electrical instruments.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.

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: $61,200.00 - $88,800.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where life works for you —with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time— start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
• A place where you belong— where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
• Get recognized for your work– annual merit increases and performance bonus
• A future you can count on— 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
• Help with your goals— get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
• Support for what matters most— comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Celebrating your milestones— paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work— programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
• A culture that gives back— paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.