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Industrial Electrician

3/30/2026

The Industrial Electrician is primarily responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of all electrical systems throughout the brewery, ensuring the safety of these systems across all operational areas. This role involves working on various circuits, coordinating with engineers, performing cabling work, and maintaining/adjusting electrical instruments and actuators.

Salary

39.04 - 45.19 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Our Purpose and Values Our values define who we are and how we work. We believe that it’s our responsibility to not only grow our business but to also improve the neighborhoods where we work and make a positive contribution to our environment. We do this by building relationships with people in our communities who help us understand where to focus first. This allows us to pursue ideas and projects that make a real and sustainable difference for our employees, partners and community. Our Approach to Business FIFCO USA embraces a Triple Bottom Line approach to business that prioritizes people, planet and profits. By connecting with our community and caring for our environment, we have an opportunity to connect with our customers and build our business. In each of our communities, you will see us volunteering, investing and partnering with people and organizations that promote our neighborhoods, strengthen our workforce and promote and sustain the world around us. We believe that when you do the right thing, your business results follow!
About the Role

JOB SUMMARY 

The Industrial Electrician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of all electrical systems within the brewery. 

LOCATION: Rochester, NY 

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

STATUS: Full Time 

JOB TYPE: Union 

SHIFT: Afternoons and/or Overnights | Weekends and OT as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Ensure the safety of all electrical systems within the brewery
  • Brewery-wide electrical support for all areas
  • Work on AC and DC, single and multiple phase circuits
  • Work in coordination with engineers and other technicians when working with devices and circuits
  • Perform cabling work for electronic equipment, computers, and telecommunications equipment
  • Repair or replace wires, cables or other fixtures using hand tools or electronic tools
  • Connect wires to transformers and other components
  • Plan and generate the layout of electrical installations and wiring
  • Possesses and utilizes working knowledge of our single line diagram and physical locations of sub-stations
  • Installation, removal, repair, and adjustment of pneumatic and electrical instruments/actuators
  • Observes automation in operation and troubleshoot to locate root cause of trouble
  • Install, service, and maintain power circuits; including synchronization of their operation
  • Initiate purchase orders for required parts
  • Support predictive and preventative maintenance initiatives
  • Actively exhibit a commitment to support a diverse and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS 

  • Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; Electrical Maintenance & Construction; or related field - preferred 
  • 5+ years of industrial electrician experience
  • Will consider an Electrical Apprentice program 
  • Knowledge and experience with industrial electrical and controls systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot, program, and debug AB & Siemens PLCs, HMIs, relay-based circuits and networking
  • Ability to troubleshoot, replace, and program VFDs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be able to frequently walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel in place, as well as crawl, stand, walk, and crouch under conveyors
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
  • Must be able to work indoors in a factory, outdoors on property, bench work in a maintenance shop, in noisy and humid temperatures as well as in cool, damp cellars. 
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces 

PERKS

  • Generous Benefits with options to fit your life
  • Blue4U Discounts
  • Retirement Options with employer contributions
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Gainsharing Bonuses
  • Union Support
  • Genesee Brew House discounts
  • Tools and replacement tool options
  • Culture of pride and community involvement
  • And of course, beer!

The starting pay rate is $39.04 – 45.19/hour, as set forth in the applicable bargaining agreement.

Drug Testing Statement: After a conditional offer of employment, a covered employer may require job applicant to submit a drug test.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetics, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The Company participates in E-Verify.  Please see the attached link e to the federal government’s notice on E-Verify here.

ALERT: Fraudulent Online Employment Scams
Always beware of online scams involving job offers! FIFCO USA does not make employment offers via social media or private messaging. Unfortunately, scammers have tried to collect and steal personal and confidential data by impersonating company employees. To protect yourself, never share your personal information through an insecure source online. FIFCO USA will never request any form of payment or payment information during the employment process.  
For more information on this topic and helpful fraud prevention tips, please visit the FBI website at fbi.gov.

Key Skills
TroubleshootingRepairPreventative MaintenanceElectrical SystemsAC CircuitsDC CircuitsSingle Phase CircuitsMultiple Phase CircuitsCablingElectronic EquipmentPneumatic InstrumentsElectrical InstrumentsActuatorsPLC DebuggingHMI TroubleshootingVFD Programming
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineering
Benefits
Generous BenefitsBlue4U DiscountsRetirement Options With Employer ContributionsPaid HolidaysGainsharing BonusesUnion SupportBrew House DiscountsTools And Replacement Tool Options
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