Korbel Champagne Cellars is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to support manufacturing operations, utilities, and facility infrastructure throughout our production campus. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations by troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving industrial electrical systems and production equipment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has experience supporting automated production equipment, electrical distribution systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure.

What You'll Do

Production & Manufacturing Support
•  Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, and automation issues on production and packaging equipment.
•  Support bottling lines, labeling systems, conveyors, palletizers, pumps, compressors, and process equipment.
•  Maintain motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, control panels, and instrumentation.
•  Utilize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and production data systems to identify and resolve equipment issues.
•  Analyze alarms, downtime events, and process trends to support root cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements.
•  Assist with equipment startups, commissioning activities, and process improvement projects.

Facilities & Utilities Support
•  Maintain facility electrical distribution systems including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, MCCs, lighting, and electrical infrastructure.
•  Support utility systems including air compressors, refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, water systems, wastewater systems, and nitrogen generation equipment.
•  Install conduit, wiring, disconnects, panels, motors, and electrical equipment as required.
•  Support facility improvements, equipment installations, and capital projects.
•  Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement
•  Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
•  Utilize SCADA, Ignition, and operational data to improve equipment performance and reliability.
•  Support CMMS work order management and maintenance documentation.
•  Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and uptime.
•  Follow all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), food safety, and company policies.

Qualifications

Required
•  High school diploma or equivalent.
•  Strong troubleshooting skills involving motors, controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, and industrial electrical systems.
•  Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
•  Experience working with 120V, 208V, and 480V three-phase electrical systems.
•  Valid driver's license.
•  Ability to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency call-ins when necessary.

Preferred
•  5-10 years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
•  California General Electrician Certification or Journeyman Electrician status.
•  Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
•  Experience with Ignition SCADA or similar manufacturing information systems.
•  Familiarity with EtherNet/IP, and industrial communication networks.
•  Food & beverage, winery, packaging, or process manufacturing experience.
•  Experience with CMMS systems such as MaintainX.

What We're Looking For
•  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
•  Ability to understand manufacturing process flow and equipment interactions.
•  Data-driven approach to problem solving and reliability improvement.
•  Strong communication and teamwork skills.
•  Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements
•  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
•  Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access equipment in confined spaces.
•  Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods.

Why Korbel?
Join a team that combines over a century of winemaking tradition with ongoing investment in automation, modernization, and manufacturing excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced production systems, support major capital projects, and make a direct impact on operational performance across one of California's most recognized wineries.

The pay scale for this position is $55 - $75 per hour, depending on experience. This is an on-site position located at our Guerneville, CA office.
Our full-time employees are offered the following competitive benefits, following the probationary period:
•  Medical
•  Dental
•  Vision
•  Life Insurance
•  401(k)
•  PTO/Sick Time
•  Holiday Pay
•  Discounts on products in our Wine Shop
•  Discounts at our on-site gourmet Delicatessen