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Kellanova Industrial Electrician in Pikeville, Kentucky

Are you passionate about high-speed food processing and driven to make impactful improvements? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at our Pikeville, KY plant as an Industrial Electrician on 1st shift. This role pays $26.25 per hour and is an onsite role. As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll collaborate closely with our Operations, Food Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety teams. Your role will be crucial in solving challenges and making a real difference. Plus, you’ll be part of a fun, energetic, and talented team that values your contributions.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

  • Electrical System Services - You will i nstall, repair, and service electrical systems and source or fabricate replacement components.

  • Inspection and Maintenance - You are responsible for inspecting electrical components including transformers and circuit breakers and performing preventative maintenance inspections.

  • Technical Interpretation - You will interpret PLC ladder logic programs, blueprints, and technical diagrams and draw rough sketches and update project records.

  • Testing and Troubleshooting - You will use testing devices to identify and report electrical problems. You are responsible to test and troubleshoot systems, including computer setups.

  • Regulatory Compliance and Liaison - You will adhere to local, state, and national electric codes and OSHA regulations while being a liason with clients, vendors, and other electricians.

    We're Looking for Someone With

  • High school diploma or GED certificate, associate degree or technical apprenticeship preferred

  • Journeyman or Master Electrician license required plus at least experience in an industrial environment

  • Familiarity with PLC programming

  • Working knowledge of NEC requirements

  • Experience using hand tools

  • Mechanical skills

  • Ability to work on-call as needed to assist during emergencies.

    What’s Next

    After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

    Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.recruitment@kellanova.com .

    If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

    Get to Know Us

    At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

    Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

    Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

    Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

    You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

    The best brands. The best people. The best you.

    Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website   here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .    

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