Maintenance Technician - Electrician

Kondex Corporation is a leading manufacturer of cutting and wear-resistant components serving the agriculture, vegetation management, construction, forestry, and industrial markets. Through advanced manufacturing processes and a commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, Kondex produces high-performance products used by customers around the world. Employees enjoy a collaborative culture, modern manufacturing technology, a clean, climate-controlled work environment designed for year-round comfort, opportunities for professional growth, and the stability of a well-established and growing organization.

The Maintenance Technician - Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems that support manufacturing operations. Working across a variety of equipment, including CNC machining centers, stamping presses, heat treat equipment, and Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled machinery, this position plays a critical role in keeping production running safely and efficiently.

This individual will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnose equipment failures, complete repairs, support equipment upgrades, and work with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for improved reliability and performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems and finding long-term solutions to technical challenges.

Responsibilities:

Including the following, but not limited to:

• Serve as a technical resource for CNC machining centers, stamping presses, tooling systems, automated manufacturing equipment, and associated control systems.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair activities involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and industrial automation systems.
• Program, modify, troubleshoot, document, and support Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix systems.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives through preventive/predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Assist with planning and execution of capital projects, equipment upgrades, machine installations, process improvements, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Tool Room, Production, Quality, Purchasing, vendors, and contractors to improve equipment performance, reliability, and spare parts management.
• Assist in establishing maintenance priorities, coordinating technical resources, and providing technical leadership during equipment failures and maintenance activities.
• Develop maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, PM documentation, training materials, and mentor Maintenance Technicians.
• Serve as the primary maintenance contact and technical lead in the absence of the Facilities & Technical Services Manager and perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education:

• Journeyman Electrician or Maintenance Mechanic certification, Associate degree in Electromechanical Technology, or equivalent multi-trade industrial maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting CNC machining centers, stamping presses, tooling systems, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated experience programming, troubleshooting, and modifying Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial control technologies, including VFDs, servo systems, HMIs, industrial communication networks, Ethernet/IP, FactoryTalk View, and PanelView applications
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, predictive maintenance technologies, CMMS software, and Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience providing technical guidance, training, mentoring, and departmental support preferred

Skills:

• Advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, automation, and industrial control systems
• Strong knowledge of PLC diagnostics, online monitoring, I/O troubleshooting, and program analysis
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, machine drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, tooling, contractors, vendors, and plant leadership
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to team members while working independently when needed
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.