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Klosterman Baking Company, Inc.

Maintenance Electrician

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An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.

$61,212 / year median in Kentucky

+1% projected growth

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Job Summary The Maintenance Electrician supports continuous production operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and control systems on manufacturing equipment. This role is critical to minimizing unplanned downtime, maintaining production throughput, and ensuring a safe working environment on the plant floor. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on production lines, conveyors, robotics, CNC equipment, and packaging machinery Maintain and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial control panels (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) on electrical systems per CMMS schedules Respond to breakdown calls quickly to reduce line downtime; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions Install and wire new production equipment during line changeovers, expansions, or capital projects Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and OEM manuals Calibrate and troubleshoot sensors, encoders, and instrumentation used in automated processes Support plant utilities: transformers and distribution panels Ensure compliance with
NEC, NFPA 70E
(arc flash safety), lockout/tagout (LOTO), and OSHA regulations Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts inventory in CMMS Collaborate with production, engineering, and other maintenance trades (mechanical, millwright) to coordinate repairs and minimize disruption to output Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., TPM, Lean/Six Sigma) to improve equipment reliability Provide on-call/emergency support for off-shift breakdowns as needed Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in industrial electrical systems preferred Master Electrician license or equivalent industrial electrical certification 5+ years of experience as an electrician in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment Strong knowledge of three-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial control circuits Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens, or similar) Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and P&IDs Working knowledge of
NEC, NFPA
70E, and OSHA industrial safety standards Experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix) for work order tracking Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and in varying plant temperatures/noise levels Ability to stand, kneel, climb ladders/platforms, and work in physically demanding conditions for extended periods Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency call-ins Preferred Skills Experience with robotics (FANUC, ABB, KUKA) or high-speed automated packaging lines Hydraulics/pneumatics troubleshooting experience Experience supporting TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) or Lean manufacturing environments Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools (thermal imaging, vibration analysis, ultrasonic testing) Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly wage based on experience, plus shift differential where applicable Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Tuition/certification reimbursement Overtime opportunities