Maintenance Electrician

Frank Calandra Jennmar Services • Earlington, KY

13d

About The Position

JENNMAR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical systems associated with manufacturing equipment, production machinery, and automated control systems. The role focuses on machine electrical controls, industrial automation, and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

The electrician maintains facility and production equipment, supports machine startups and production line modifications, responds to breakdowns, and contributes to automation improvements and reliability initiatives. The position involves working with electrical systems up to 480V and collaborating with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on equipment upgrades and capital projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of motor controls and starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, encoders, and industrial instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, ladder logic, industrial machinery, and automated systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V.
• Proficiency with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and moving machinery.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and on-call schedules as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or Automation.
• Experience with robotics and servo systems.
• Experience programming or modifying PLC and HMI applications.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, or industrial networking.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine electrical control systems.
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, drives, relays, contactors, sensors, servos, and motor control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Install, wire, and modify electrical control panels and machine automation systems.
• Assist with machine startups, commissioning, and production line modifications.
• Perform electrical testing using meters, megohm testers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support automation improvements and equipment upgrades to improve productivity and reliability.
• Maintain facility and production equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Install, repair, and replace motors, transformers, disconnects, breakers, and electrical distribution components.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems up to 480V.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work documentation, and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Recommend equipment and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Participate in reliability initiatives and preventive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a standard PPO plan, deductibles as low as $1,500, and wellness credit up to $750.
• Voluntary 401(k) plan with company match up to 12%.
• Voluntary dental and vision plans.
• Free telemedicine services.
• Basic life coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED