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Pay: $40.08/hour + Shift Differential
Distillery Shift: 2nd - 3:00pm to 11:00pm | 3rd 11:00pm - 7:00am
Meaningful Work From Day One:
We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrician to join our maintenance team. This role is critical for ensuring the reliability of our high-speed manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for the installation, programming, and advanced troubleshooting of electrical systems ranging from 24V DC to 480V AC, with a heavy focus on Allen Bradley platforms and motion control systems.
What You Can Expect:
System Maintenance: Work safely and effectively with all plant electrical circuits 480V, 277V, 120V, and 24V.
Automation & Programming: Install, program, and troubleshoot AC/DC Drives and Servo Drives. Powerflex 525 and 755, Stratix switches, motor starters/overloads, and push button controls
PLC Integration: Maintain and program the Allen Bradley family of controllers, using basic troubleshooting and using laptop-based diagnostic software as an aid. PlantPAX interface and HMI development. Point IO and Remote IO cabinets
Specialized Machinery: Perform maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment, including Krones labelers, MBF Fillers, and Standard Knapp packers. Analog and digital instrumentation, FANUC robotics, control valves, agitators, pumps, conveyors, and centrifuge motors.
Facility Power: Maintain building switchgears, transformers, and emergency power systems.
Compliance: Ensure all work meets municipal regulations, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and company safety standards.
What You Bring to the Table:
Certification: Electrician Journeyman’s License, State License, equivalent Military/College technical training, or equivalent experience.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical Skills: * Proven experience in locating electrical faults quickly in a high-pressure environment.
-Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and blueprints.
-Strong basic math skills for electrical calculations.
Safety Standards: Strict adherence to LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and PPE requirements.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 80 lbs; ability to perform a range of mobility such as stooping, twisting, climbing, and hand assembly of items. Exposure to heat, cold, moving mechanical hazards; heights. Required to wear steel toed safety shoes (no exceptions); safety glasses/goggles and earplugs, and other personal protective equipment as required.
Availability: Must be flexible to work all shifts, holidays, and weekends as production needs dictate.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in an industrial or high-speed manufacturing setting.
Advanced troubleshooting skills for both Relay Logic and PLC Controls.
Experience with industrial networking (Ethernet/IP) and power supply systems.
Who We Are:
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
What We Offer:
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI
Requisition Type:
Employee
Management Level:
Operations
Global Job Level:
T4
Number of Openings Available:
1

Brown‑Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, responsibly building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for more than 155 years. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are guided by our founding promise, “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our premium portfolio includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, New Mix, el Jimador, Herradura, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Chambord, and Slane. With approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for fine-quality spirits in more than 170 countries.