Maintenance - Electrician Maintenance

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. in Kentucky is seeking a 3rd shift maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment, install equipment, and modify programs as required.

You will respond to breakdown calls, read electrical schematics, and ensure safe, reliable operation. The role requires formal training or extensive practical experience, strong problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 2 years formal training plus 2 years practical experience, or 4 years practical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Preferably knowledge of the automotive industry.
• Proven attention to detail and punctuality under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown calls and troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Install and modify plant equipment and programs as required.
• Repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Robotics experience

Allen Bradley PLC

Windows OS basics

Excel & Word

Electrical wiring installation

Safety & hazard observation

Problem solving

Teamwork under pressure

Education

2 years formal training + 2 years practical experience, or 4 years practical experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC software

Windows OS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

**3rd shift Position**

Overview & Key Areas of Responsibility

• Respond to breakdown calls as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment.
• Install plant equipment and make modifications to programs and equipment as required.

Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, robots, hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, troubleshoot, diagnose equipment failures, and repair all plant equipment using both hardware and software.
• Skilled in using personal computers/laptops and related software (primarily Allen Bradley PLC software, Windows OS, Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Ability to plan new or modified installations to minimize waste, provide access for maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable wiring per specifications and codes.
• Ability to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit; pull wire through conduit.
• Install control and distribution devices (switches, relays, distribution panels).
• Install or repair lighting and maintain facility upkeep.
• Use testing equipment (Ohm/voltmeter, ammeter, oscilloscope).
• Observe equipment to detect hazards and adjustment needs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures; communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work in a team, perform under pressure, multi-task, prioritize, and work flexibly.
• Must furnish own tool box.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Education and Experience

• 2 years formal training plus 2 years practical experience, or 4 years practical experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Preferably knowledge of the automotive industry.
• Proven attention to detail, punctuality with deadlines, and ability to perform high-quality work in short time frames.

• Must be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet and on top of equipment, in a safe manner, when needed.
• Lifting requirements range from 30-100 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to work in awkward positions including lying on back and working overhead, pulling wire overhead.
• Must be able to safely operate cranes, hoists, forklift, and man-lift.
• Must be able to work in variable temperatures inside and outside, from subzero to 130°F.

Health, Safety, and Physical Demand Requirements

• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to work in both a non-climate controlled manufacturing and office environment.
• Upper body mobility is required along with the physical requirements of lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to stand 90% of the time with frequent walking.
• Lift using one or two hands up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of forceful abilities from 1 to 30 pounds during the duration of the shift.
• Basic electrical safety training for safety awareness only.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, change in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).