Manufacturing Equipment Electrical Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Be the expert who keeps critical systems online

Employer: KiddeFenwal, LLC | Address: 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA

When every second of uptime counts, your electrical expertise keeps production safe, accurate, and moving. KiddeFenwal delivers certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine applications through Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection. Fenwal Controls supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products. From our Ashland, MA headquarters—and operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India)—we protect people and property worldwide. Explore more at

• Maintain, repair, and install facility electrical services and distribution infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and enhance manual/automated manufacturing assets: process equipment, calibration and test instruments, environmental chambers, welders, machine tools, and other production machinery.
• Complete scheduled PMs and manage work orders via the CMMS—updating tasks, procedures, and schedules.
• Identify critical spares and manage inventory to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate third-party technicians and service providers when specialized support is needed.
• Support Facilities projects across multiple departments and help drive a strong safety culture.
• Follow LOTO, electrical safety, compressed gas procedures, working-at-heights protocols, and proper PPE use.
• Provide after-hours response for emergencies as required.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years of practical electrical trade experience.
• Active MA Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Proficiency with industrial electrical systems: wiring methods, distribution equipment, motors, transformers, MCCs, and generators.
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical/electronic controls, pumps, and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of machine guarding, safety controls, and interlock systems.
• Ability to interpret manuals, work instructions, schematics, and control diagrams.
• Comfort with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.

• NFPA 70E training.
• Experience with fire alarm systems and components.
• PLC troubleshooting/programming.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms.
• Knowledge of building management systems and controls.

• Lift 35+ lbs safely and work from heights.
• Hold a current driver’s license.

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.

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.