Industrial Electrician
About the job
- Experience with single- and three-phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 volts, industrial controls programmable logic controllers, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution.
- Experience with industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature.
- Experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
- Experience repairing, troubleshooting, and programming operator interfaces, Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, servo motors, variable frequency drives, and distributed control systems.
- An associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology, and at least two years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment; alternatively, four years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in the safety program.
- Work with automation, production, and computer systems to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment to ensure production continuity and efficiency.
- Perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
- Use experience to identify and implement improvements.
- Research parts in electrical and mechanical manuals and submit work orders in a computerized maintenance management program.
- Respond to operator, quality, and/or supervisor requests regarding equipment specifications.
- Assist operators or crew members with machine startup, shutdown, or cleanup.
- Communicate daily work performed and machine conditions through written and verbal documentation.
- Mechanical maintenance experience, including fluid handling and conveyor systems, hydraulic systems and accumulators, valve identification and application, and welding.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management software.
About the company
Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Koch raised $224.4 million in equity financing on March 10, 2026, preserving dry powder.
- Koch's Africa fertilizer foothold expands global phosphate reach from Morocco's Jorf complex.
- Closed Tacoma gypsum plant concentrates capital into stronger Georgia-Pacific assets and higher-margin lines.
What critics are saying
- DOJ opened a fertilizer antitrust probe in March 2026, risking criminal charges and damages.
- Farmers filed class actions in March and June 2026 against Koch Agronomic Services.
- Georgia-Pacific will close Tacoma's gypsum plant on October 30, 2026, cutting 125 jobs.
What makes Koch Industries unique
- Private since 1940, Koch reinvests earnings for decades, not quarterly Wall Street optics.
- Koch Fertilizer expanded into Morocco on June 30, 2026 through Jorf Fertilizers ownership.
- Georgia-Pacific and Koch Agronomic Services give Koch integrated positions across packaging and fertilizers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Professional Development Budget
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Hybrid Work Options