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At K.J. Electric, our goal is to be fair and consistent in our employment policies and to strive for mutual respect among our employees. We encourage open communication, cooperation and cheerfulness. We ask that employees be part of the solution to our work-related problems, rather than part of the problem. Through teamwork, all employees contribute to the success of K.J. Electric.  All full-time employees are offered a full benefits package, 401(k) and profit sharing.   K.J. Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

SYRACUSE
5894 E. Molloy Road
Syracuse, NY  13211
Tel:    315/454-5535   Fax: 315/454-5564

 

DRAFTSTPERSON - K.J. Electric, an industrial distributor seeks a draftsperson for our control panel division.  MUST BE PROFICIENT IN AUTOCAD.  Will support engineers in drafting coordination and file management with the preparation of drawings per project specifications utilizing sketches and layouts according to shop standards.  Initial material procurement and ensuring the on-time delivery of such items through effective expediting and follow up.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  Send resumes & salary requirements: VP Engineering, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206 or bennordmark@kjelectric.com  Start date: Immediate.

OEM MOTOR PRODUCT MANAGER - OUTSIDE SALES - Responsible for motor sales and customer service for Original End Manufacturer customers.  Work with an OEM Team to expand the OEM Customer Sales within other product lines.  Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to enhance product awareness.  Maintain customer contact data, follow-up and close quotes, and communicate with inside sales on a daily basis.  Report directly to VP of Engineering.  Geographical responsibility: Syracuse to Albany, NY.  Must have at least 5 years MOTOR sales experience.  Full benefits, 401(k), and profit sharing.  EOE.  Resumes and Salary Requirements: Ben Nordmark, K.J. Electric, P.O. Box 160, Syracuse, NY  13206 or bennordmark@kjelectric.com.

OEM SALES - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES - Outside Salesperson for Variable Frequency Drives.  Responsible for drives sales and customer service for OEM customers.  Work with an OEM Team to expand the OEM Customer Sales within other product lines.  Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to enhance product awareness.  Maintain customer contact data, follow-up and close quotes, and communicate with inside sales on a daily basis.  Report directly to VP of Engineering.  Geographical responsibility: Buffalo to Albany, NY.   Must have at least 5 years industrial sales experience.  Full benefits, 401(k), and profit sharing. EOE.  Resumes and Salary Requirements: Ben Nordmark, K.J. Electric, P.O. Box 160, Syracuse, NY  13206 or bennordmark@kjelectric.com.

INSIDE SALES ENGINEER entry level position for electrical, mechanical, industrial sales.  Knowledge of electric motors, drives and/or controls helpful, but will train the right individual.  Must be willing to learn, be self-motivated, and possess good customer interaction skills.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.   EOE.  Send resumes to: katiekurowski@kjelectric.com

PURCHASING AGENT (Repair/Parts) Entry level position.  Repair shop seeks an Ambitious individual responsible for finding parts, placing orders, managing inventory, and negotiating with vendors.  MS Office knowledge required.  Send resume Attn: C. Honsinger @ PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206 Full Benefits, 401K & P/S plan, EOE. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CONTROL PRODUCT SALES for electrical/mechanical/industrial sales.  HVAC/Counter Sales.  3yrs controls sales. Knowledge of electric motors, drives or helpful, but will train.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.   EOE.  Send resumes to: katiekurowski@kjelectric.com 

SERVO SALES KJ Servo & Spindle division expanding again! experience helpful. Send resume to 5894 East Molloy Road Syracuse, NY 13211 or email to: Jerryragonese@kjelectric.com  

MACHINIST Repair Division of 130,000 sq. ft. motors/drives distributor seeks resourceful individual. w/own tools. Must operate lathes, Bridgeports, perform machine operations, including welding & fabricating.  EOE. Apply in person at branch or call Pat Toomey at 454-5536

OUTSIDE SALES ENGINEER with electrical/mechanical/industrial experience sought for Central New York (Syracuse-based) territory.  Knowledge of electric motors, drives or controls preferred.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Send resumes to: J. LAWRENCE or complete the job application form.

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN - Experience with vibration analysis, Thermography, adjustable speed drives - start-up/installation.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE. Resumes: K. Kurowski, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206.

WINDER/MECHANIC for growing electric motor repair shop seeks experienced electric motor winder/mechanic. AC/DC motor experience required.  Full benefits, 401(k) and profit sharing.  EOE.  Send resumes to: admin@kjelectric.com or K. Kurowski, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206.

 

 

ALBANY
12 Arrowhead Lane, Cohoes, NY  12047
Tel:    518/783-7152   Fax: 518/783-7378

OUTSIDE SALES ENGINEER with electrical/mechanical/industrial experience for Southern Tier, New York/Northern Pennsylvania territory.   Knowledge of electric motors, drives or controls preferred.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Send resumes to: Jeff Lawrence, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206 or complete the job application form.

INSIDE SALES ENGINEER  Expanding Industrial distributor seeks individual with motors, PT, drives & control knowledge.  Will train.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Resumes: Josh Bonner, KJ Electric, 12 Arrowhead Lane, Cohoes, NY  12047 or joshbonner@kjelectric.com

WINDER/MECHANIC for growing electric motor repair shop. AC/DC motor experience required.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.   Apply in person at branch.

 

BINGHAMTON
119 Corporate Drive, Binghamton, NY  13904
Tel:    607/772-1760   Fax: 607/772-1127

INSIDE SALES ENGINEER with Associates degree or equivalent electrical/mechanical/industrial experience.  Knowledge of electric motors, drives or controls helpful, but will train.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing. EOE.   Send resumes to: Branch Manager or complete the job application form.

OUTSIDE SALES ENGINEER with electrical/mechanical/industrial experience for Southern Tier, New York/Northern Pennsylvania territory.   Knowledge of electric motors, drives or controls preferred.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Send resumes to: Jeff Lawrence, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206 or complete the job application form.

WINDER/MECHANIC for growing electric motor repair shop.  AC/DC motor experience required.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.   Apply in person at branch.

 

BUFFALO -- Read about our $1.3 Million Branch Expansion! 170 Fire Tower Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Tel:    716/693-2500   Fax: 716/693-2544

OUTSIDE SALES ENGINEER with electrical/mechanical/industrial experience for Southern Tier, New York/Northern Pennsylvania territory.   Knowledge of electric motors, drives or controls preferred.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Send resumes to: Jeff Lawrence, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206 or complete the job application form.

INSIDE SALES ENGINEER with Associates degree or equivalent electrical/mechanical/industrial experience.  Knowledge of electric motors, drives or controls helpful, but will train.  Full benefits, 401(k) and profit sharing.   EOE. Send resumes to: Branch Manager or complete the job application form.

MOTOR REPAIR SHOP MANAGER for new soon-to-open electric motor repair shop.  AC/DC motor rewind/refurbishment experience.  Supervision/training staff required.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Send resumes to: Branch Manager or complete the job application form.

WINDER/MECHANIC for growing electric motor repair shop. AC/DC motor experience required.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Apply in person at branch. 

 

ROCHESTER
54 Pixley Industrial Parkway Extension,
Rochester, NY  14624
Tel:    585/426-3900   Fax: 585/426-0739
                                              

INSIDE SALES ENGINEER with Associates degree or equivalent electrical/mechanical/industrial experience.  Knowledge of electric motors, drives or controls helpful, but will train.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing. EOE.   Send resumes to: Branch Manager or complete the job application form.

MOTOR REPAIR SHOP MANAGER for electric motor repair shop.  Hands-on Shop Manager.  Must be capable of supervising employees, scheduling, job tracking & quality control.  Must have repair knowledge of electrical motors.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Send resumes to: Branch Manager or complete the job application form.

WINDER/MECHANIC for growing electric motor repair shop. AC/DC motor experience required.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Apply in person at branch.

 

UTICA

5140 Commercial Drive
Yorkville, NY 13495
Tel:    315/736-3021   Fax: 315/736-5882

FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN - Experience with vibration analysis, Thermography, adjustable speed drives - start-up/installation.  Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE. Resumes: K. Kurowski, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206.

INSIDE SALES - Industrial distributor seeks energetic individual. HVAC knowledge helpful. No Exp. Necessary, will train. Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.  EOE.  Resumes: HR, KJ Electric, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206.

REPAIR SHOP OPPORTUNITIES

MACHINIST - Repair Division of 130,000 sq. ft. motors/drives distributor seeks resourceful individual with own tools.  Must operate lathes, Bridgeports, perform machine operations, including welding & fabricating.  EOE.  Apply in person or call Pat Toomey at 315/454-5535.

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER to grow/lead the field services division of NYS' s largest independent electrical motors/drives distributor.  Experience with vibration analysis, Thermography, adjustable speed drives start-up/installation & people management required.  Will be responsible for driving outside sales force & overseeing service technicians across NYS.  EOE.  Send resumes to: K. Kurowski, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206.