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.
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.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- California General Electrician Certification or Journeyman Electrician status.
- 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.
- 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
Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour
Experience:
- Industrial electrician: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Guerneville, CA 95446 (Required)
Work Location: In person
