Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

Korbel Champagne Cellars is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support manufacturing operations, utilities, and facility infrastructure throughout our production campus. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations by troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving industrial electrical systems and production equipment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has experience supporting automated production equipment, electrical distribution systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure.

What You'll Do

Production & Manufacturing Support

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, and automation issues on production and packaging equipment.
• Support bottling lines, labeling systems, conveyors, palletizers, pumps, compressors, and process equipment.
• Maintain motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, control panels, and instrumentation.
• Utilize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and production data systems to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Analyze alarms, downtime events, and process trends to support root cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements.
• Assist with equipment startups, commissioning activities, and process improvement projects.

Facilities & Utilities Support

• Maintain facility electrical distribution systems including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, MCCs, lighting, and electrical infrastructure.
• Support utility systems including air compressors, refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, water systems, wastewater systems, and nitrogen generation equipment.
• Install conduit, wiring, disconnects, panels, motors, and electrical equipment as required.
• Support facility improvements, equipment installations, and capital projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Utilize SCADA, Ignition, and operational data to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support CMMS work order management and maintenance documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and uptime.
• Follow all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), food safety, and company policies.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• California General Electrician Certification or Journeyman Electrician status.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving motors, controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Experience working with 120V, 208V, and 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency call-ins when necessary.

Preferred

• 5-10 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA or similar manufacturing information systems.
• Familiarity with EtherNet/IP, and industrial communication networks.
• Food & beverage, winery, packaging, or process manufacturing experience.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as MaintainX.

What We're Looking For

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to understand manufacturing process flow and equipment interactions. Data-driven approach to problem solving and reliability improvement. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access equipment in confined spaces. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods.

Why Korbel? Join a team that combines over a century of winemaking tradition with ongoing investment in automation, modernization, and manufacturing excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced production systems, support major capital projects, and make a direct impact on operational performance across one of California's most recognized wineries.

The pay scale for this position is $55 – $75 per hour, depending on experience. This is an on-site position located at our Guerneville, CA office.

Our full-time employees are offered the following competitive benefits, following the probationary period:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO/Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Discounts on products in our Wine Shop
• Discounts at our on-site gourmet Delicatessen

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Please submit a cover letter and resume, stating your salary requirements, to F. Korbel & Bros., Inc., 13250 River Rd., Guerneville, CA 95446, email View email address on click.appcast.io, or fax View phone number on click.appcast.io, Attn: HR.