Electromechanical Technician KY Friday-Sunday 6pm-6am with a 20% shift differential

Blueshift Materials Inc.; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Flexcon in Elkton, KY is seeking an Electromechanical Technician for Friday-Sunday 6pm-6am with a 20% shift differential. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and upgrade electrical and mechanical equipment in the production facility.

We require 2–5 years of experience with drives, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical systems; familiarity with web handling, coating equipment, ovens, oxidizers and HVAC is a plus. Read blueprints and schematics; follow OSHA safety practices.

Qualifications

• Technical school education in Electro-Mechanical maintenance or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of experience with drives, controls, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems; experience with web handling, coating equipment, ovens, oxidizers and HVAC equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read/interpret schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and upgrade electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and plan maintenance for electrical and electronic equipment in the facility.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to complete tasks.
• Operate multi-meter; work with AC/DC drives and Allen Bradley equipment; troubleshoot drives and PLCs.
• Move and install machinery; perform preventative maintenance and replace worn parts.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA).

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprints & schematics

OSHA safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Technical school Electro-Mechanical maintenance

Tools

Allen Bradley equipment

PLC software

Multi-meter

Job description

Electromechanical Technician KY Friday-Sunday 6pm-6am with a 20% shift differential

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: ELECT002821

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Elkton, KY 42220, USA

Description

*Friday-Sunday 6pm-6am with a 20% shift differential*

Responsible for Maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and upgrading electrical and mechanical equipment, components, tools, and machinery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide maintenance and mechanical support to production teams by troubleshooting equipment, understand the instrumentation and perform repairs as needed and assemble, install, dismantle, and repair machinery, pumps, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, plan, and perform all required operations in preparation for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment within the facility and make proper connections to panels, electronic units, etc.
• Perform general repairs to all types of machines or equipment, tear down units, determine extent of troubles, repair or replace defective parts and reassemble.
• Replace parts such as bearing, gears, shafts, worn or broken units or equipment elements and install and wire motors, drives, for a variety of standard and special purpose machines and equipment.
• Move machines and equipment to the designated area using forklifts, hoists, and other equipment.
• Install all types of conduit, making bends, threading, and reaming where necessary.
• Perform ordinary machining operations using lathe, milling machine, grinder, drill press, etc.
• Plumbing work in all parts of the plant and perform general building maintenance work.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements with industry best practices.
• Experience and commitment to fulfilling the preventative maintenance program including inspecting, cleaning, lubrication and adjustments to equipment and machines.
• Skilled in reading and working from blueprints, drawings, and schematics to complete tasks.
• Participate in the company safety program and maintain clean and organized work areas.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Must demonstrate the use of a multi-meter and have AC/DC drive experience.
• Previous web handling experience would be a plus.
• Must be able to understand machine controls and follow schematics.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley equipment and software preferred.
• Use a laptop to connect to PLC’s and drives to troubleshoot and make repairs.
• Be willing to work with operations and other maintenance team members to achieve the operations critical objectives.
• Conduct necessary equipment inspections.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Some travel to suppliers, contractors, and FLEXcon locations as necessary.

1.EDUCATION: Technical school education in Electro-Mechanical maintenance or equivalent

2.EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of experience is desired with drives, controls, PLC’s, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems. Experience with web handling, coating equipment, ovens, oxidizers and HVAC equipment is a plus.

3.COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:

4.PERSONAL CONTACTS:

5.CONFIDENTIAL DATA: Some

6.MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

7.PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office and Manufacturing Plants

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Self-starter capable of working independently and in a diverse team atmosphere.
• Excellent planning & organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and carryout critical repairs to completion.
• Effective interfacing with internal leadership, external vendors, and other team members.
• Positive attitude with a desire for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA requirements.
• Maintains company reputation by complying with local, state and federal regulations.
• Ability to understand process control diagrams.

At Flexcon, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes base salary, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition assistance. Based on region, the expected salary range for this position is $ $21.60-$36 an hour.

The posted salary range reflects a national pay scale and is intended to provide a general idea of compensation across different geographic regions. Actual compensation may vary depending on location, experience, and other job-related factors. We take regional market differences into consideration to ensure fair and competitive pay in each area.

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