Industrial Journeyman Electrician

Louisville, KY 40211

Posted: 06/29/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 1719350

Job Description


Industrial Journeyman Electrician

Seeking a qualified Journeyman Electrician for a full-time position at a 24/7 manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY

1st Shift: 7A – 330P

2nd Shift: 3P – 11P (+$2.25 shift differential)

3rd Shift: 11P – 7A (+$2.50 shift differential)



  • Will work 40 hours that will include holidays and weekends. 
  • If weekend work happens, you will get days off during the week to stay at 40 hours.
  • OT may be needed, but not predictable




Perks: 
  • Paid weekly
  • First 90 days of training is Mon-Friday 9am - 3pm
  • $2,500 Retention Bonus after 3 months, 6 months & 12 months - Total of $7,500 your first year!
  • Open to relocation 
  • Uniforms and laundry services provided 
  • Steel toes and Prescription Safety glasses provided
  • Receive tool check of $250 per year
  • Excellent compensation, Shift Differentials, Holiday premiums
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Free private healthcare clinics for employees and dependents
  • 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




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 3-month 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 Allen Bradley PLC 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.
  • 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.




Environment:
  • Very dirty/dusty work environment
  • Electrical ARC furnace that is the main function of the facility.
  • They molt their product then hardens into a rock and then is crushed and shipped.
  • Temperature is the same as outside: Hot in the summer, cooler in the winter.
  • Product is a skin irritant with sweat and/or water.  Long Sleeve PPE is necessary

Meet Your Recruiter

Darren Sessoms

Professional Summary

  • Darren has over 16 years of experience in talent acquisition
  • Darren specializes in Supply Chain & Manufacturing and has an extraordinarily strong network of professionals in these industries that allows him to reach passive candidates and bring high-end talent to his clients.


Personal philosophy

  • Darren takes the time to understand his client’s business plans for growth, and then develops a recruiting plan to fit within the overall goals of the business.
  • The more value he can add by offering his expertise on hiring in the industry and the overall job market, the easier it is to become a partner to his clients.


Professional Philosophy

  • Darren and his team are entrenched in the markets they serve, which allows them to bring value to our clients beyond recruiting, bringing market data, consulting and other industry news that is valuable to our client’s growth.
  • This includes becoming part of the same professional groups, heavy networking in the industries and years of recruiting experience to be part of the same world and gain access to a strong candidate pool.

 

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