Amalgamated Sugar Company is seeking a Colorado Licensed Journeyman Electrician to support our Colorado warehouse and logistics operations. This is a year-round, full-time position based in Brighton, Colorado. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations across our Colorado facilities.
Position Classification & Schedule
- Full-time, Salaried Non-Exempt position
- Standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Additional hours, including Fridays, weekends, holidays, emergency call-ins, and outage support, may be required based on operational needs.
- Eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.
Compensation
This is a Salaried Non-Exempt position offering competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated abilities. The position is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.
Benefits
Amalgamated Sugar offers a competitive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Pension plan eligibility in accordance with company policy
- Life insurance and other employee benefit programs
- Additional benefits subject to plan eligibility requirements
Essential Job Duties
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Respond to electrical issues and production interruptions in a safe and timely manner.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and process equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, and technical manuals.
- Plan and execute electrical installations and modifications in compliance with applicable codes and company standards.
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, and safety personnel to support reliable facility operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Qualifications
- Current Colorado Journeyman Electrician License required.
- Three to five years of Journeyman Electrician experience preferred.
- Industrial manufacturing, food processing, warehouse, or continuous-process manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with:
- 3-phase 480-volt power distribution systems
- Motor starters and circuit breakers
- Control wiring
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Medium-voltage systems (preferred)
- Motors, generators, and other industrial electrical equipment
- Ability to safely use electrical testing equipment including voltmeters, megohm meters, and ohm meters.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
- Must provide a personal set of Journeyman Electrician hand tools.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
- Ability to kneel, bend, squat, reach, and work in confined or elevated areas as required.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Comfortable working around moving mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of:
- Background check
- Drug screening
- Physical fitness assessment
Employees must also successfully complete required safety training and orientation requirements.
Amalgamated Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-Time
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Skills Required
- Colorado Journeyman Electrician License
- Three to five years Journeyman Electrician experience
- Industrial, food processing, warehouse, or continuous-process manufacturing experience
- Experience with 3-phase 480-volt power distribution systems
- Experience with motor starters and circuit breakers
- Control wiring experience
- Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Experience with medium-voltage systems
- Experience with motors, generators, and other industrial electrical equipment
- Ability to safely use electrical testing equipment (voltmeters, megohm meters, ohm meters)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, and technical manuals
- Must provide personal set of Journeyman Electrician hand tools
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, climb ladders, work on platforms and in confined or elevated areas
- Willingness to work scheduled hours plus additional hours, emergency call-ins, weekends, holidays, outage support
- Background check, drug screening, and physical fitness assessment (employment contingent on successful completion)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Amalgamated Sugar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, combining a robust 401(k) match structure with an additional fixed employer contribution each pay period. This design is characterized as strong relative to many employers.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive (medical, dental, vision) alongside FSAs, company‑paid life insurance, disability, and an EAP. For many union‑covered roles, a recent agreement maintained zero‑premium employee health insurance for an extended period, underscoring depth and affordability.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions include paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, with mentions of generous accruals and separate sick leave banks. Paid parental and bereavement leave are also cited, adding breadth to the leave program.
Amalgamated Sugar Insights
What We Do
Amalgamated Sugar produces sugar from sugarbeets grown by the ~700 members of our cooperative. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Amalgamated Sugar is the second-largest refiner and processor of sugar from sugarbeets in the United States.
Why Work With Us
At the Amalgamated Sugar Company, employees are part of a grower-owned company with strong values and a long-standing commitment to its people. Our Total Rewards Program supports employees by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.
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