Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Ash Grove is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment throughout our cement manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on industrial maintenance role working with high- and low-voltage motors, electrical circuits, breakers, controls, wiring, lighting, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and other plant electrical systems.

Job Location

• This role will work on-site at our Ash Grove cement plant.
• The position works a 4-day, 10-hour schedule, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs throughout the plant while following all safety policies and procedures.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair high- and low-voltage motors, electrical circuits, circuit breakers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems and identify the root cause of equipment and system failures.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, conduit/piping, lighting, receptacles, and related electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
• Perform basic air conditioning troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Support plant equipment reliability by responding to maintenance needs and helping minimize production downtime.
• Provide instruction, direction, and support to outside contractors during special projects and scheduled plant outages.
• Operate mobile equipment as required to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain assigned work areas in accordance with plant 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with additional maintenance projects and departmental needs as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, cement, aggregate, or similar heavy-industry environment.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, electrical controls, circuits, breakers, wiring, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot both high- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical instructions, diagrams, warning labels, and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic controls preferred.
• Mechanical, welding, or machinist experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and systems; additional training will be provided.
• Commitment to working safely in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.