Maintenance Technician

Tokai Carbon GE LLC • Hickman, KY

7d • $26 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Tokai Carbon is seeking dependable team members to join their Maintenance Department at their Hickman, KY facility. This role is crucial for maintaining production and facility equipment in a 24/7/365 manufacturing operation. The position involves performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, ensuring reliable performance and supporting business goals. The company emphasizes safety, teamwork, and precision in its operations.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience in an industrial maintenance or manufacturing environment with the use of hand and power tools (experience in mechanical, electrical, automotive repair, construction, carpentry, or other similar environments will be considered).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and move or maneuver up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work comfortably at different heights.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to cross-train and flex back into areas where you have demonstrated competency.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience working in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong technical, mechanical, and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
• Understanding and experience with general safety regulations such as confined space, lock out/tag out, ARC flash, and fall protection.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, safety information, and work orders.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly in all forms.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and unscheduled equipment breakdowns during production and complete scheduled preventive maintenance during planned downtime.
• Apply skills, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance, service, and repairs.
• Diagnose equipment issues, replace or repair defective parts, test functionality, and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Use a wide range of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic instruments, and material-handling equipment.
• Identify and report abnormal equipment conditions, faulty operations, or defective materials to proper supervision.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout, and keep work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Operate mobile equipment, including but not limited to aerial lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, skid steers, and excavators, as required for maintenance activities.
• Fabricate metal repairs, patch piping.
• Ability to work in environments that may be hot, dusty, or dirty due to carbon materials and operations.
• Work nights, weekends, overtime, and respond to call-ins as required to support production and maintenance needs.

Benefits

• Full health benefits including medical, vision, and dental
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for growth and promotion through cross‑training after 6 months in the role.
• Eligible for quarterly bonus incentives plus a fifth annual bonus tied to overall business performance.
• Education Assistance Programs
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursements

What This Job Offers

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