Maintenance & Electrical Technician

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 3 pm–11:30 pm schedule, no weekends!

Location:

Louisville, KY. Expected Salary Range: $60,750.00 – $81,000.00. Work Model:
Onsite. Basic hourly pay is aligned with experience, with performance‑based increase after six months, 5 % quarterly bonus, paid time off, and a $2,000 sign‑on bonus after four months.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal services plan
• * Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affidant Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.