Maintenance Electrician - Remington-Lonoke

thekineticgroup; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician for our Lonoke, Arkansas location. You will support and maintain electrical, controls, automation, and power distribution systems in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and upgrading electrical equipment and PLC-controlled systems while following safety procedures and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years as an Industrial Electrician in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Licensed electrician per Arkansas requirements or eligible for reciprocity.
• Experience with 480V/3-phase systems and VFDs is required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment across manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose failures in power distribution, controls, automation, and instrumentation.
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems and equipment; maintain PLC-controlled systems.
• Read schematics and blueprints; perform root cause analysis and document actions.
• Ensure safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures are followed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Work independently

Downtime prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Arkansas Journeyman/Industrial/Master Electrician License

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Pay Range:

Hourly Rate: $29.33 - $32.74 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

Remington Ammunition is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to support and maintain the electrical, controls, automation, and power distribution systems that keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, modifying, and maintaining industrial electrical equipment, process controls, electronic instrumentation, automated manufacturing systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and 480V/3-phase power systems. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on industrial electrician with strong troubleshooting skills who enjoys diagnosing complex equipment issues and minimizing downtime in a manufacturing environment.

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and is based out of our Lonoke, Arkansas location.

Openings: 5

Pay Range:

Hourly Rate: $29.33 - $32.74 The actual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Shift Information - 3 Different Shifts:

• Dayshift (4 shift days): 4:30 AM to 4:45 PM
• Nightshift (4 shift nights): 4:30 PM to 4:45 AM
• Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment used throughout manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures involving power distribution, controls, automation, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Install, maintain, modify, and upgrade industrial electrical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Troubleshoot motor controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), relays, contactors, sensors, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Support production by responding to equipment breakdowns and restoring machinery to operation as quickly and safely as possible.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical drawings, and control system documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend long-term corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Test, calibrate, and maintain electronic instrumentation and process control devices.
• Support automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable electrical codes.

You have:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current Arkansas Journeyman, Industrial, or Master Electrician License, or equivalent license eligible for Arkansas reciprocity.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience as an Industrial Electrician in a manufacturing, production, processing, military, utility, or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining: 480V and 3-phase electrical systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Experience working with electronic instrumentation and process control systems.
• Experience supporting industrial automation systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics
• Wiring diagrams
• Blueprints
• Control drawings
• Technical manuals
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize equipment downtime issues.

You might also have:

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial networks.
• Experience with servo systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Physical Demands

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up