Maintenance Technician

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd; Hickman (KY); On-site; USD 29,890 - 42,571; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Cross-training after 6 months

Quarterly bonuses + annual bonus

Education assistance

Job summary

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Hickman, KY facility. The role supports a 24/7 operation, performing diversified maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety.

Starting pay is $26.30 per hour, with quarterly incentives and an annual bonus tied to business performance. Eligible benefits begin day one, including medical, vision, dental, vacation, holidays, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in an industrial maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and unscheduled equipment breakdowns during production and complete scheduled preventive maintenance during planned downtime.
• Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform maintenance, service, and repairs.
• Diagnose equipment issues, replace or repair defective parts, test functionality, and adjust as needed.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Operate mobile equipment such as aerial lifts, forklifts, and skid steers as required for maintenance.
• Maintain safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout, and keep work areas hazard-free.
• Cross-train and flex to areas where competency is demonstrated.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Read schematics

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Hand and power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Tokai Carbon helps build America every day and we're proud of it!

As one of the world's largest and most recognized graphite electrode manufacturers, we power the industries that keep our country moving. To continue that mission, we're looking for dependable team members to join our Maintenance Department where safety, teamwork, and precision drive everything we do.

This position is based at our Hickman, KY facility, with a starting hourly rate of $26.30. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for four quarterly bonus incentives and an additional annual bonus tied to overall business performance. This position must be willing to work varying shifts.

At Tokai Carbon, our people are our greatest asset and we believe in investing in them from DAY ONE!

Compensation & Benefits (Available on Day One):

• 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, and more!

Position Summary:

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in support of a 24/7/365 manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for executing all maintenance processes to ensure reliable equipment performance and to support the site's business goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Competencies:

• 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.
• 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.