Electrical maintenance Technician, 12 hour Nights - Peachtree City, GA

VetJobs•Peachtree City, GA

16h•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Technician helps ensure the safety of personnel and assets, improves equipment reliability, works with Engineering personnel and supports capital projects, responds to emergency and unplanned production-line downtime, and maintains plant and facility equipment. The position reports to the Maintenance Team Manager and is based onsite in Peachtree City, Georgia. The role follows the C shift Nights Blue calendar schedule: Monday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., four days on and four days off. The hiring range is $36.22–$40 per hour, plus a $2-per-hour shift differential. The technician diagnoses and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment, performs preventive maintenance, supports production and engineering, maintains repair and shift-performance records, and helps keep the shop and production floor safe and organized. Work includes facility and grounds support, including HVAC, janitorial services, and grounds maintenance as needed.

Requirements

5–10 years of industrial or related experience is preferred; the description also cites broad mechanical repair knowledge with more than 10 years of experience or the ability to perform the listed work.
Knowledge of industrial machine repair and reliability techniques.
Skills required for machine-tool functions.
Ability to work from prints and technical drawings and understand technical and non-technical documents about machine mechanical and electrical systems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, with computer skills.
Ability to work with technical and non-technical personnel on specifications, maintenance, design, and repair of critical process rolls and related equipment.
Ability to contribute in a team-based environment, encourage open communication, and work constructively with peers and management.
Strong service and quality focus; ability to address problems, investigate root causes, and communicate findings or educate the team promptly.
Proficiency in essential job tasks and willingness to learn, share knowledge, cross-train, and maintain acquired skills.
Flexibility and dependability in supporting production and customer needs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Must be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Must regard safety as a core value, model safe practices, and encourage adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Machine Repair, or Automated Manufacturing, or a journeyman’s card.
At least 5–10 years of verifiable overall maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Work safely and comply with plant environmental and safety policies, procedures, programs, practices, and OSHA regulations.
Locate and diagnose equipment failures, replace defective components, and troubleshoot using equipment, drawings, specifications, manuals, and instructions.
Install, maintain, and repair equipment that generates, distributes, or uses electrical or mechanical energy; test circuits and install or replace power, lighting, electronic, and control circuits.
Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions; inspect circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding; and test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
Repair electrical equipment and systems, including drives, HMIs, PLCs, motors, switches, switchboards, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems, and alarms.
Perform complex wiring assignments and measure, cut, bond, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit.
Use schematics, drawings, layouts, and other specifications to locate and diagnose problems in electrical systems and equipment.
Develop acceptable fixes to return equipment to operation promptly; order replacement parts and requisition parts and equipment.
Assist engineers with diagnosing problems and recommending corrective action.
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including pneumatic tools, motors, conveyor systems, and production equipment, using testing instruments and hand, power, and precision-measuring tools.
Clean and lubricate parts, inspect completed repairs, and prepare new machines and production equipment for operation.
Follow preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime-related repairs and maintenance.
Report shift metrics, including breakdowns, downtime, and part availability; maintain communication over the radio during breakdowns and maintain repair logs.
Inspect and maintain shop equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations; keep the shop and production floor clean, organized, and safe.
Perform housekeeping and waste-removal tasks and assist other areas as required.
Review processes and identify improvements to product and process quality, waste, rework, and unnecessary work.
Support team members in meeting department and site goals, participate in team decisions, and assist with projects and special requests.
Support production in delivering quality materials and help keep manufacturing and facility operations in good working order.
Repair, assist with repairs, or oversee contractors working on HVAC systems, janitorial services, and grounds maintenance, including landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal.