Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

GAF • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for safely evaluating, repairing, installing, connecting, testing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems to meet required specifications and comply with applicable codes and plant standards. The role supports the Savannah maintenance team and involves troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing equipment, electrical controls, automation, and process control systems.

The position requires working with PLCs, variable frequency drives, servo controls, HMIs, electrical panels, and manufacturing facility electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. The mechanic also troubleshoots control circuits and automated equipment and makes program changes or adjustments as necessary.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and equipment in typical manufacturing facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of three-phase 480-volt systems and 120-volt single-phase control circuits.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, and motor testing equipment.
• Solid understanding of Ethernet control architecture and motion control fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of production servers and network architecture.
• Ability to use PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot and make program changes or adjustments.
• Experience with PLC design, installation, configuration, and programming, including Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, and ControlLogix processors.
• Proficiency with WonderWare HMI applications and arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Safely evaluate, repair, install, connect, test, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in compliance with specifications, applicable codes, and plant standards.
• Configure, program, and install VFDs and servo control systems, including PowerFlex and Kinetix.
• Identify, configure, and install process control equipment such as level transmitters, flow transmitters, and temperature controllers.
• Use PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot equipment issues and make program changes or adjustments as necessary.
• Design, draw, and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Design, install, configure, and program PLCs, including Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, and ControlLogix processors.
• Identify digital and analog devices needed to achieve control circuit requirements.
• Modify and install WonderWare HMI applications and arrangements.
• Fabricate and install electrical control panels.
• Troubleshoot control circuits and equipment, including pick-and-place systems, motor control circuits, automated assembly and handling systems, and chemical feed and level control systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood.
• Wellness program.
• Free financial coaching.
• Referral program.
• Product rebates for purchases made for an employee’s primary residence.
• 401(k).
• Vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.
• Competitive benefits packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed