Maintenance & Electrical Technician

Clariant•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clariant is actively and urgently hiring a Maintenance & Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team at the PPCAT Plant in Louisville, KY. We welcome qualified technicians with varying levels of industrial maintenance experience who are ready to contribute immediately by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role supports critical plant operations and offers opportunities to further develop technical skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced setting. The position follows a Monday–Friday 3pm-11:30pm schedule, no weekends! Clariant offers competitive hourly pay aligned with experience, a performance-based increase after six months, paid time off, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus after four months. Technicians with relevant industrial maintenance and electrical experience are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, with electrical and mechanical exposure; chemical or food manufacturing experience preferred
GED or High School Diploma required
Proficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an industrial environment
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
Clear communication skills and a commitment to safety and reliability

Responsibilities

Actively participate in risk assessments and implement corrective actions to improve plant safety
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, ensuring assets meet quality and performance standards
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues with increasing independence based on experience
Support technical documentation and adhere to Management of Change (MOC) processes
Collaborate with production operators and attend daily performance meetings to support operational goals
Execute maintenance tasks efficiently while balancing safety, quality, time, and cost
Complete SAMACO work orders, including Process Safety Management (PSM) and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) activities
Maintain required job qualifications, certifications, and safety training
Comply with all local regulations and Clariant safety, environmental, and operational policies