Industrial Plant Power Distribution & Controls Electrician

Industrial Plant Power Distribution & Controls Electrician Build your career with Ashley Furniture. Join the team that powers the world’s largest home furnishings manufacturer.

A day in the life

You start by reviewing work orders, scanning the floor for safety, and prepping materials. Mid-morning, you’re pulling cable and setting up new circuits for a production line. After lunch, a lighting circuit trips—your troubleshooting isolates the fault in distribution equipment, you repair the conduit and conductors, verify proper operation, and document the fix. Before wrap-up, you update drawings, note parts used, operate shop tools to fabricate a quick bracket, and leave the workspace spotless—ready for the next shift.

What you will do Install complete electrical systems for new construction and plant expansions.

Diagnose issues across power, lighting, controls, and equipment to uncover root causes of distribution failures.

Modify, upgrade, and expand existing electrical infrastructure and components.

Repair electrical devices, conduit runs, and conductors; perform minor equipment maintenance and routine recordkeeping.

Quickly report faulty machines and defective materials to your supervisor.

Operate shop equipment (saws, grinders, drills, and more) and verify work meets specifications.

Interpret shop drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches, and work orders to complete assigned tasks.

Work safely at all times and model Ashley’s Core and Growth Values.

Keep work and shop areas clean, orderly, and inspection-ready.

Qualifications Required Current  state journeyman or master electrician license in good standing.
3–5 years of hands-on commercial/industrial experience (power distribution, motor controls, lighting).Comfort working safely from 120V through 480V systems.

Fluency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, and control logic.

Preferred Exposure to building automation and controls (PLCs, VFDs, BMS).Background in industrial maintenance within manufacturing or large facility settings (production equipment, conveyors).Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.

Who we areAt Ashley, we’re family. We tackle tough problems with grit, innovate when times are good, and never settle. Our customers expect excellence—being #1 in our industry means we continually push for better experiences and better results. If you’re growth-minded, you’ll learn from the best here.

Explore our Corporate Social Responsibility Benefits Medical , dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program Paid vacation, holidays, and your birthday off Generous employee discount on home furnishings

Professional development opportunities

Ashley Wellness Centers (location dependent) and medical tourism

Telehealth access
401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance

Our core values in action

Honesty & Integrity Speak candidly, keep commitments, and face facts directly.

Passion, Drive, Discipline Bring energy, consistency, and relentless focus to every task.

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Cut waste, learn how things work, set measurable goals, and solve problems beyond the obvious.

Dirty Fingernail Go to the source, observe the work, ask the 5 Whys, and stay hands-on.

Growth Focused Understand customer needs, challenge the status quo, beat the competition, and grow profitably.

Ready to join us?

Apply today and find your home rt your application
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