Career Opportunities
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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 LOCATION
5894 E. Molloy Road
Syracuse, NY  13211

Tel:    315/454-5535   Fax: 315/454-5564

K. J. Electric seeks to hire a sales person calling specifically on engineering and capital purchasing for 70 industrial accounts in NY State (excluding NYC).  Sales person’s sole function will be to identify and close capital projects.

 

Prospective candidates will be required to have a B.S. degree, 5 years of sales experience (as a minimum) and possess knowledge in A.C. motors, adjustable speed drives, control starting equipment, power distribution products and the application of these products in an industrial setting.

Please send resume to Ben Nordmark (bennordmark@kjelectric.com)

K. J. Electric an electrical products distributor, motor repair facility and panel manufacture with locations throughout Upstate New York seeks a “Product Engineer”.

Applicant must have the following skills:
  1. In depth product and application knowledge for A.C. Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD).

  2. Quotation preparation for ASD core units and ASD’s as incorporated into K. J. Electric manufactured panels.

  3. Prepare rough engineering designs for ASD orders received (as described in item 2 above) prior to being submitted to the K. J. Electric panel shop for final engineering and manufacturing.

  4. Make feature, function, benefit, advantage presentations to O.E.M. and industrial customers for ASD’s and panels in support of the K. J. Electric sales force.

Successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President. Full benefits, 401(k), and profit sharing.


SERVOMOTOR REPAIR LEAD TECHNICIAN

to repair a variety of high-tech electromechanical servo devices. Strong mechanical, electronic and troubleshooting skills a must. Prefer candidates with a working knowledge of a wide range of test equipment to include oscilloscopes & signal generators. Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.

Send resumes to:
Katie Rupert, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206 or e-mail to katierupert@kjelectric.com

OEM SALES - POWER TRANSMISSION
PRODUCT MANAGER.

Outside salesperson of Power Transmission products. Responsible for Power Transmission 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: Upstate NY. Must have at least 5 years Industrial sales experience. Full benefits, 401(k), and profit sharing.


Resumes and Salary requirements: Ben Nordmark, PO 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.

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. carolhonsinger@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: katierupert@kjelectric.com

INSIDE SALES ENGINEER
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:

katierupert@kjelectric.com

 

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: Jeff Lawrence, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206 or jefflawrence@kjelectric.com

SYRACUSE REPAIR SHOP OPPORTUNITIES

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: pattoomey@kjelectric.com or Pat Toomey, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206.

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

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. pattoomey@kjelectric.com

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. Rupert, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206. katierupert@kjelectric.com

ALBANY LOCATION
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. jefflawrence@kjelectric.com

INSIDE SALES ENGINEER
Expanding Industrial distributor seeks individual with motors, PT, drives & control knowledge. Will train. Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing. EOE. Resumes: Kristie Giles, KJ Electric, 12 Arrowhead Lane, Cohoes, NY 12047 or kristiegiles@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 LOCATION
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: Joe Johns, 119 Corporate Drive, Binghamton, NY 13904 or joejohns@kjelectric.com

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 jefflawrence@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.

BUFFALO LOCATION
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 jefflawrence@kjelectric.com  

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: Doris Kollmar 170 Fire Tower Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150. doriskollmar@kjelectric.com

ROCHESTER LOCATION
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:chrisfrankenberger@kjelectric.com

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 chrisfrankenberger@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.

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

INSIDE SALES
Industrial distributor seeks energetic individual. HVAC knowledge helpful. No Exp. Necessary, will train. Full benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing. EOE. Resumes:Katie Rupert, PO Box 160, Syracuse, NY 13206. katierupert@kjelectric.com