Industrial Controls Electrician- Day Shift

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®.  At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. 

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: this is your opportunity to inspect, repair, and fine-tune high-speed, technologically advanced machines in a facility that produces top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population. Get recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

As an Industrial Controls Electrician, you will work as part of the Maintenance Department, responsible for maintaining equipment associated with the manufacturing of Kimberly Clark Products through preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.  Perform troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical controls, electrical wiring, and process instrumentation. An Industrial Controls Electrician is responsible for all operational technology equipment including PLCs, VFDs and related controls hardware. This position also performs control upgrades, programming, and the creation of applicable electrical schematics.

This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Corinth, Mississippi. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Perform electrical repairs and light mechanical work safely and in a timely manner.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and program electrical equipment and controls hardware.

• Support Shift Technicians with electrical expertise.

• Utilize computer systems to support the role (SAP).

• Maintain a clean work area to prevent contamination of product.

• Accurately complete required work documentation.

• Understand the concepts and participate in the techniques of the quality process.

• Operate powered industrial vehicles (i.e. scissor lift, boom lift, electrical carts, and forklifts) for electrical repairs.

• Have a working knowledge of the NEC code and NFPA 70E, its interpretation and implementation.

• Provide feedback to the maintenance team to help modify existing equipment and improve the design of future equipment.

• Optimize preventive maintenance documents to improve the quality of inspections.

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.

• Have a 2-year associate’s degree in electrical technology or 5+ years of continuous related work experience.

• Have basic computer knowledge, mechanical aptitude and good math skills.

• Able to maintain a work schedule 8–10-hour daytime shift schedule with some occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed for plant operations.

• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening and pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes and Regulations.

• Significant experience with Programmable Logic Controllers- basic and intermediate Rockwell systems and programs.

• Knowledge and experience interpreting drawings of electrical circuits and schematics and using electrical measurement instruments.

While performing the duties of this job, Industrial Controls Electricians regularly work near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. Industrial Controls Electricians are required to use electrical gloves and other PPE as required. Industrial Controls Electricians may be exposed to high decibel levels from the production equipment and hearing protection is required.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Starting Hourly Wage: $36.49 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year.  You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. Please note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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