Overnight Maintenance Electrician

This job is with Altria, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Are you highly qualified in electrical maintenance and repairs, looking to drive quality and safety at a leading consumer packaged goods company? We are currently looking for a Electrician [mainly 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.

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.) 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. Foster an environment that promotes a culture of safety, quality, CC&S, and regulatory compliance guided by procedures, rules, and regulations.

High school graduate & possess college based electrical training or equivalent work experience of three (3) 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.

Ninety percent of daily work time will be spent in a shop floor environment which will expose individual to varying temperatures, noise, and dust.

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.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

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

Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus

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