Senior Maintenance Technician

KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries.  For 150 years, we’ve helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies.  Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI).  Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe.

We currently seek to fill the role of Senior Maintenance Technician to analyze and troubleshoot machinery and building maintenance problems and to perform daily and scheduled maintenance to the machinery and plant facilities, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.

• Plans and performs daily mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots machinery problems.
• Maintains KBC’s preventative mechanical and electrical maintenance programs.
• Issues and completes preventative maintenance work orders.
• Plans and coordinates machinery down time with limited production schedule disruption.
• Coordinates and plans electrical upgrades on the building and on plant equipment as required.
• Keeps a safe and clean work area, machinery, tools, equipment, and the shop in general.
• Performs other shop related duties as required.

• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Thorough knowledge of general electrical and mechanical repair.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Vocational training course completion is preferred.
• Requires a variety of experience in commercial and industrial machinery maintenance and repair.
• Ability to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically energized systems in all phases of electrical wiring, DC and AC motors, grounding techniques, and electrical distribution panels, as well as mechanical repair and maintenance experience with the ability to install, operate, maintain, and repair industrial metalworking machinery.
• Also required is the ability to operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; anything over 50 pounds requires two people, or the use of a lifting device.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire! Position also eligible for our production bonus plan (up to 2K per year)!