Maintenance & Electrical Technician

Job ID: 41208  |  Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Work Model: Onsite

 

Clariant is actively and urgently hiring a Maintenance & Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team at the PPCAT Plant in Louisville, KY. We welcome qualified technicians with varying levels of industrial maintenance experience who are ready to contribute immediately by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role supports critical plant operations and offers opportunities to further develop technical skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced setting. The position follows a Monday–Friday 3pm-11:30pm schedule, no weekends! Clariant offers competitive hourly pay aligned with experience, a performance-based increase after six months, paid time off, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus after four months. Technicians with relevant industrial maintenance and electrical experience are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in risk assessments and implement corrective actions to improve plant safety
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, ensuring assets meet quality and performance standards
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues with increasing independence based on experience
• Support technical documentation and adhere to Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Collaborate with production operators and attend daily performance meetings to support operational goals
• Execute maintenance tasks efficiently while balancing safety, quality, time, and cost
• Complete SAMACO work orders, including Process Safety Management (PSM) and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) activities
• Maintain required job qualifications, certifications, and safety training
• Comply with all local regulations and Clariant safety, environmental, and operational policies
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Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, with electrical and mechanical exposure; chemical or food manufacturing experience preferred
• GED or High School Diploma required
• Proficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an industrial environment
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
• Clear communication skills and a commitment to safety and reliability

 

What´s in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall 
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

 

Jake Gaetti
Corporate Recruiter
jake.gaetti_ext@clariant.com
(704) 685-3773

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and