Industrial Electrician (Louisville, AL)

IFG Southern is currently seeking an Industrial Electrician to join our team in Louisville, Alabama. The Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical, electronic, and automated manufacturing equipment throughout the facility. This position supports production by minimizing downtime, performing preventative maintenance, installing new equipment, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. The successful candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills in industrial power distribution, motor controls, PLC-based automation, variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and electrical control systems.

Essential Responsibilities


Safety & Compliance
• Perform all work in accordance with company safety policies, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA, and company electrical standards.
• Promote a safe working environment and properly document completed work.


Electrical Maintenance
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose failures in motors, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, sensors, and control circuits.
• Install, modify, commission, inspect, test, calibrate, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Utilize multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, process meters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.
• Perform electrical calculations using Ohm's Law.


Automation & Controls
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and machine automation systems.
• Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, VFDs, servo systems, and safety circuits.
• Modify PLC/HMI programs as required.
• Assist with commissioning new equipment and continuous improvement projects.


Equipment Support
• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns.
• Perform machine calibrations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Technicians and Millwrights.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other mobile equipment safely.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.


Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical and mechanical experience.
• Formal electrical education, apprenticeship, NCCER, military electrical training, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSLogix, CCW)
• Yaskawa DriveWizard
• Drive Explorer
• ABB and Fanuc robotics
• Delta motion controllers
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Analog/digital instrumentation and calibration
• Servo systems and motion control
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and three-phase power.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Arc Flash
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of computers and testing equipment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing machinery and safety protocols.
• General understanding of OSHA requirements, LOTO procedures and standard operating procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environments. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust).

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, hair follicle drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

WHY JOIN IFG - IDAHO FOREST GROUP:

IFG employees are the engine that drives our company’s culture and success. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities that team members bring to the job and recognize that it is often these experiences that fuel innovation. We are committed to building a workplace where diversity of thought, life experience, and family history are welcomed.

We recognize and highly value America’s veterans and especially believe the talents and ingenuity acquired through military service can help our company grow and thrive.

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on aiapply.co and/or View email address on aiapply.co