Journeyman Electrician

Location: Louisville, KY | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 1st Shift ( Monday-Thursday, hours ranging between 4:00 AM-4:30 PM; overtime Fridays as needed, occasional weekend work possible) | Compensation: $41.88/hour plus $0.25/hour tool allowance on all straight-time hours worked

Overview

An established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician / Industrial Maintenance Technician to support electrical and mechanical maintenance across its production facility. This role is critical to keeping equipment such as punch presses, metal shears, robotic equipment, roll-forming machines, compressors, spray-painting equipment, and welders running safely and reliably, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and controls
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, prints, and equipment documentation
• Perform electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance on production equipment
• Repair, replace, rewire, clean, and test electrical assemblies, panels, components, and controls
• Operate and test machinery to verify proper operation following repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues involving bearings, pumps, shafts, punch presses, and other production equipment
• Use calipers, micrometers, rulers, and other precision measuring instruments to inspect equipment and determine wear and tolerances
• Dismantle machinery and equipment to access and replace defective components using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Perform machine repair and equipment setup while working to tolerances of approximately ±.005
• Follow National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and proper electrical installation practices
• Perform certain equipment setup tasks, including turning copper
• Operate a forklift as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license required
• Welding skills required
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints
• Experience using electrical test equipment, specialized maintenance tools, and precision measuring instruments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• High school diploma, technical school education, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of an industrial maintenance position
• Must provide required tools according to the company's position tool list

Preferred qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of journey-level industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, punch presses, robotics, roll-forming equipment, motors, controls, welding, and mechanical repair especially relevant

Compensation and benefits

• $41.88/hour
• $0.25/hour tool allowance on all straight-time hours worked

Why this role

This position offers steady 1st shift hours with overtime opportunities and a tool allowance, working on a varied range of industrial equipment within a manufacturing environment.