Maintenance Technician

Zekelman Industries

Kentucky

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a maintenance technician to join our Kentucky-based team. You will perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines, troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems, and maintain parts inventories.

The role requires standing 10–12 hours and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, technical training, and relevant welding or manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; trade tech training preferred.
Certification for in-house Crane, Fork Truck operation, and other lift/mobile equipment is required.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to stand 10–12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
Performs preventive maintenance checks on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Applies troubleshooting techniques to plant electrical systems, including PLCs, motors, drives, and relays.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools and levels.
Fabricates repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories and anticipates future needs.
Attends educational workshops and reviews technical publications to maintain knowledge.
Communicates with supervisors to ensure smooth operations and build positive relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular, full-time, on-site attendance as per shift.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Trade School preferred

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical installation

NEC familiarity

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
Performs preventive maintenance checks on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Applies troubleshooting techniques to plant electrical systems, including Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), motors, drives, and relays.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Fabricates repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories, ensuring adequate stock and anticipating future needs.
Attends educational workshops, reviews technical publications, and maintains technical knowledge.
Communicates with supervisors to ensure smooth operations and build positive working relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per scheduled shift.

Who You Are

High School or GED; Technical or Trade School in a related field preferred.
Certification for in-house Crane, Fork Truck operation, and other lift/mobile equipment required.
Some welding experience and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Ability to stand for 10-12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Abilities

Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for 10-12 hours.
Regularly exposed to industrial environment conditions, including mechanical parts and equipment.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more: