Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician | Georgetown, KY

A steel forging manufacturer in Georgetown, KY, is hiring a direct-hire Industrial Maintenance Technician to diagnose breakdowns and repair production equipment. This is a hands-on role in a heavy industrial plant that uses graphite and is not temperature controlled.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production equipment.
• Use electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints to diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, industrial robots, motors, and drives.
• Perform preventive maintenance and install, repair, or replace equipment components.

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing plant.
• Ability to diagnose both electrical and mechanical faults.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and industrial robots. Allen-Bradley and Kawasaki experience is especially relevant.
• Welding, machining, or fabrication experience is a plus.

Schedule, pay, and benefits

• 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. Day and night shifts available.
• Starting pay is determined by a skills assessment, with opportunities to retest every three weeks for a higher rate.
• Shift differentials of $0.30/hour for eligible evening hours and $3.00/hour for eligible overnight hours.
• $4,300 sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Hydraulic Systems
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Pneumatic Systems
• PLC Troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Industrial Robots
• Motors
• PLC