**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** The day-to-day responsibilities for this Maintenance Technician position will focus on machine installations, setup of highly automated equipment including controls, automation, and electrical systems. The candidate will support and provide ongoing preventive, planned, and unplanned maintenance on production equipment associated with their assigned plant areas once installations are complete. **Responsibilities** + Oversee new equipment installation, setup, modification, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to OEM specifications. + Work with outside contractors to identify and resolve equipment issues, troubleshoot and investigate equipment failures, and diagnose faulty operations to bring production back online and prevent re-occurrences. + Inspect and check equipment for proper operating conditions, make necessary adjustments, log test readings, and maintain, repair, or replace equipment parts. Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment. + Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems, including repair and rework to meet and maintain specifications and tolerances. **Essential Skills** + Experience in Industrial Maintenance with emphasis on electrical controls. + Intermediate knowledge of PLC programming, robotics, and vision controls. + Intermediate knowledge of Electrical Theory for AC/DC circuits, Motor Controls (VFD, Servo). + Fundamental understanding of mechanical maintenance, pneumatics, and hydraulics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders. + Ability to connect wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replace switches and fuses, and splice wire. + Ability to replace or repair belts, chains, or cables on machinery. + Ability to align, fit, and assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and templates. + Potential to operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures. + HS Diploma or GED AND Industrial Maintenance Certificate, Journeyman Card, or Associate Degree in related field. + Must have Industrial Maintenance Certificate, Journeyman Card, Associate Degree in related field, and a minimum of 4 years of Industrial Maintenance experience (preferred in automotive, chemical, food, etc.). + Candidates need at least 7 years or more of Industrial Maintenance experience (preferred in automotive, chemical, food, etc.) to be considered without a certificate or degree. **Why Work Here?** BlueOvalSK is leading the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through a partnership to provide products and processes that enhance our customers' experience. As a part of the BlueOvalSK family, you will help lead the battery revolution by working to build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. You will also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us. **Work Environment** BlueOvalSK is a massive battery manufacturing facility hiring for its maintenance team. The day-to-day responsibilities will focus on machine installations, setup of highly automated equipment including controls, automation, and electrical systems. The candidate will support and provide ongoing preventive, planned, and unplanned maintenance on production equipment associated with the assigned area. The facility is new construction, clean, and climate controlled. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational in January 2025 and will run 24/7 on a 3-2-2 pattern with 12-hour shifts. From now until late spring 2024, the work schedule will be 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Once the plant is functioning, the maintenance teams will transition to a 3-2-2 pattern on day shift. Shift rotations are not required for hourly employees. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of NA, Kentucky. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.