Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

GAF • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Mechanic is part of GAF’s Savannah Maintenance Team. The role safely evaluates, repairs, installs, connects, tests, and maintains electrical and mechanical systems to meet required specifications and comply with applicable codes and plant standards. The mechanic maintains plant electrical and instrumentation systems to support reliable production, completes preventive maintenance and equipment work orders, and helps ensure equipment is safe and ready for operation.

The position involves troubleshooting and modifying machine controls, PLCs, drives, and other manufacturing systems; interpreting electrical schematics and manuals; and working with Operations to test equipment. The employee must follow safety procedures, keep work areas orderly, participate in training and 5S initiatives, work scheduled shifts and assigned overtime, and complete daily shift paperwork and electrical logs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–7 years of demonstrated experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of PLC hardware and ladder logic; familiarity with HMI equipment and Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500 series, and ControlLogix processors.
• Basic and thorough understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and equipment in manufacturing facilities.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, amp meters, and motor test equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of three-phase 480-volt systems and 120-volt single-phase control circuits.
• Intermediate finite math and analytical skills.
• Intermediate root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in calibration, repair, and maintenance of process control equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency in PLC programming, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Intermediate proficiency with user interface tools such as Wonderware, SCADA, or PanelView.
• Intermediate proficiency in designing control circuits.
• Intermediate proficiency in maintaining electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with variable frequency drives, AC and DC drives, and servos.
• Knowledge of control theory, automation, and analog and digital communications.
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail, verbal and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and apply commonsense understanding to detailed written or oral communications and instructions.
• Ability to evaluate, manage, and resolve problems involving a variety of variables.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely and efficiently, following safety procedures including ArcFlash guidelines.
• Participate in continuing training and education programs.
• Maintain orderly work areas and support 5S initiatives.
• Use PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot equipment and make program changes or adjustments as necessary.
• Interpret electrical schematics and instruction manuals to identify the root cause of equipment failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspecting, identifying, and correcting problems before breakdowns occur.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, electrical test equipment, scissors lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts.
• Install conduit and pull circuits for electrical equipment, including motors, transformers, control enclosures, switches, load cells, and displays.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and servo drive systems.
• Maintain plant electrical and instrumentation systems to support production operations.
• Develop and modify machine controls for new and existing equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance and down-day work orders, verifying components operate properly before startup.
• Work with Operations to ensure equipment has been tested and operates safely.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Complete daily paperwork at the end of each shift, documenting observations and maintaining the electrical log.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED