Journeyman Industrial Electrician (Automation & Controls)

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At SEFP Louisville, LLC and IFG Southern, we procure and distribute wood products within the US and internationally. From the timberlands to sawmilling, manufacturing, logistics and distribution, our company has a lot to offer to our employees, community and customers.

We need a highly skilled Journeyman Level Industrial Electrician to keep our manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. If you are an expert troubleshooter who thrives on solving complex electrical, automation and robotics issues, we offer some of the strongest compensation and benefits in the region.

The Journeyman Level Industrial Electrician works a stable Monday-Friday day shift schedule while learning our facilities, mastering our processes and seamlessly onboarding with our team before transitioning to our rotating shift structure, later next year.

YOUR ROLE:

Safety & Compliance First

• Perform all work in absolute accordance with company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain strict compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Electrical Maintenance & Diagnostics

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing systems to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose and repair failures in motors, MCCs, VFDs, process sensors, and control circuits.
• Read, interpret, and accurately update electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Utilize advanced testing tools including multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, process meters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.

Automation, Robotics & Controls

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, machine automation systems, and industrial networks.
• Diagnose, repair, and modify PLC/HMI programs (Rockwell platforms) as required to optimize production.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain ABB robotics, servo systems, and motion control hardware.
• Perform precision calibrations on analog and digital process instrumentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED paired with formal electrical education, a registered apprenticeship, military electrical training, or equivalent heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience with Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSLogix, CCW), Yaskawa DriveWizard, Allen-Bradley VFDs, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Shift Flexibility: Must be able to work the current Monday-Friday day shift and successfully transition to a rotating shift/weekend schedule within the next 12 months.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Environment: Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in a loud, dusty manufacturing environment containing sawdust, vibrations, and shifting weather elements. (All advanced PPE and arc-flash gear is company-provided).
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license required; ability to safely operate mobile equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts) once certified.

OFFERING:

Transparent Pay Scale Breakdown: We believe in paying for performance and technical expertise. Your starting hourly rate within our $36.00 –$46.00 range will be directly tied to your hands-on experience with advanced automation controls:

• $36.00 – $39.00 (Base Journeyman Tier): Full safety compliance mastery, expert 480V 3-phase troubleshooting, motor control centers (MCCs), industrial conduit/wiring, and baseline troubleshooting of PLC-controlled machinery.
• $40.00 – $43.00 (Advanced Automation Tier): Proficient with online PLC diagnostics (Studio 5000/RSLogix), navigating ladder logic, calibrating analog/digital instrumentation, and independently servicing Allen-Bradley and Yaskawa VFDs.
• $44.00 – $46.00 (Master Controls & Robotics Tier): Full mastery of modifying PLC/HMI programs, advanced industrial network diagnostics, and hands-on programming/troubleshooting of ABB Robotics and complex servo systems.

BENEFITS:

• Highly competitive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company-provided specialized tools, arc-flash PPE, and safety equipment
• Tool/boot allowance
• Future shift differential pay incentives upon transition to rotating schedules

Salary : $34 - $46