Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Electrician

KiddeFenwal, LLC

400 Main Street, Ashland, MA

KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at

Our Purpose

We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.

The Role

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and new installations of facilities, electrical systems and production equipment and machinery. Working under minimal supervision, the ideal candidate will have a high degree of electrical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain flexibility in arranging the daily workload to support customer needs with an emphasis on safety and minimizing downtime of critical building systems and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing, and installing building related electrical services and systems.
• Performing diagnostic work, repairs, and upgrades for a wide variety of manual and automatic machinery including process, calibration and testing equipment, test chambers, welders, machine tools, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Completing scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System for the administration of PM work orders and work requests, including updating schedules, procedures, and tasks.
• Identifying the need for and maintaining a spare parts inventory for critical equipment.
• Coordinating activities of outside repair technicians and other service providers as necessary.
• Supporting Facilities team members as needed for projects within other manufacturing departments.
• Assisting with maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
• Following all related company safety requirements such as but not limited to; lock out/tag out, electrical safety, compressed gas, working from heights, and proper selection and use of personal protective equipment.
• Responding to emergency calls after hours when required.
• Must be able to lift 35+ lbs.
• Must be able to work from heights.
• Must have a current driver’s license.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of hands-on experience in the electrical trade.
• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician, Licensed in MA.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and equipment, including wiring methods, distribution equipment, motors and transformers, control centers, and generators.
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic controls, pumps, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with machine guarding systems, safety controls, and interlocks.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, manuals, schematics, and control diagrams.
• Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• NFPA 70e training.
• Working knowledge of fire alarm systems and components.
• The ability to troubleshoot and program PLC’s.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Working knowledge of building management systems and controls.

KiddeFenwal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.