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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Location: Elkhart, IN

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm

Hourly pay: 30–40 hour / OT 1.5

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Must be local to the Elkhart, IN area

Reports To

Maintenance Supervisor

Key Relationships

  • Internal: Plant Manager, Operations Staff, Production Employees
  • External: Service and Supply Vendors

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting all electrical applications within the plant. The Maintenance Technician performs preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance, and restores, repairs, or replaces faulty or inoperative equipment as needed.

Essential Functions

  • Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus
  • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment
  • Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications
  • Read and interpret electrical and electronic blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
  • Advise management on continued use of unreliable or unsafe equipment
  • Perform and document calibrations on electrical equipment
  • Tune drives on various equipment to optimize performance
  • Participate in weekend on-call rotation for facility coverage

Safety Responsibilities

  • Follow all plant and departmental safety rules
  • Operate all equipment and tools safely
  • Complete non-routine safety evaluations for irregular tasks
  • Take responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment
  • Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and compliant manner

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as an electrical technician
  • Experience operating forklifts (electric and gas), scissor lifts, and JLG aerial equipment preferred

Skills & Abilities

  • Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, and equipment modification
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to identify equipment issues and perform maintenance independently
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (spreadsheets and databases)

Core Competencies

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
  • Technical aptitude

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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