Carbide Industries is seeking a qualified Journeyman Electrician for a full-time position at our manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY

Our Louisville facility has been making Calcium Carbide for customers in the steel and fuel gas industries since 1941 and operates the only Calcium Carbide furnace in the US and Canada. We employ approximately 150 people in the state of Kentucky.

Our Journeyman Electrician team members work around the clock to provide crucial support services for the Louisville plant.

Necessary Skills & Abilities:

New Team Members must be available to work any shift, weekends, and holidays. A set shift will not be determined until after an initial training period. The plant operates on a continuous basis. Individual work schedules are typically 40 hours per week
Must be able to troubleshoot equipment failures and maintain electrical and electronic equipment related to systems such as material handling, crushing, screening, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems.
Required to calibrate weighing equipment such as tares on weigh belts and impact plates, and atmospheric monitoring equipment such as gas analyzers, and other related equipment.
Must be able to analyze circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings for electrical or electronic systems and equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and input work orders in a computer are required.
Licensed Electrician that follows National Electrical Code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints.
High School equivalent education and 3 years sustained work experience in a manufacturing, industrial environment is required.
The ability to regularly lift and carry 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds on occasions, frequently stand, climb, use hands and fingers, , reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch are all required.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen (pre-hire & random).
Prompt and daily attendance with reliable transportation is a must. Your team members rely on you.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving machinery. The successful candidate will be exposed to weather and environmental conditions inherent to the manufacturing process. Some operational areas may require the use of a respirator, work at heights, within confined spaces and in areas where hearing protection may be required.

Why work here?

Excellent compensation, Shift Differentials, Holiday premiums

Company Paid Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Matching 401K (100% match up to 6% employee contribution)

Paid Time Off

Company provided Uniforms, Boots, PPE and uniform laundry

Gym membership reimbursement and other wellness programs

Scholarship and internship opportunities for children of employees

Training opportunities

Carbide Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Carbide Industries LLC

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