Electrical - Maintenance Technician

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a hands-on Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician in the United States. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery and electrical control systems to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in industrial maintenance, the ability to read schematics, and basic welding. Preference for knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The company emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in an industrial maintenance technician role.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose electrical control problems, motors, starters, relays, sensors, switches, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Repair and maintain presses, production machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors and other equipment.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Read electrical schematics

Welding basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tooling

PLC troubleshooting basics

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. We are looking for a hands‑on Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team. The right person will be comfortable troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery and electrical control systems.

Role Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and mechanical equipment
• Diagnose electrical control problems, motors, starters, relays, sensors, switches, and control circuits
• Troubleshoot PLC's, VFDs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Repair and maintain presses, production machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors and other industrial equipment
• Read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
• Use electrical test equipment such as multimeters and meters
• Identify the root cause of equipment installation, modification, and improvements
• Maintain a safe, and clean and organized work area

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all‑inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson’s mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience required
• Two plus years working in an industrial maintenance technician role
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic welding/fabrication skills
• PLC Troubleshooting experience
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered. Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high‑quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.