Industrial Electrician- All Shifts

Brown-Forman · Kentucky

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Brown-Forman (food & beverage) in Kentucky. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally.

They ask for: 5+ years
Tools it names: PLC, Robotics, Automation
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 52%
✓ Automation 36%
Root cause 33%
✓ Robotics 33%
Welding 33%
Team leadership 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 80 lbs

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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.

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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.

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