Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician I (1st Shift) Locust Grove, GA

Andersen Corporation • Locust Grove, GA

17d • $27 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Andersen Windows is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician I to support production equipment at its Locust Grove, Georgia facility. The technician applies advanced troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, PLC, drive, servo, HMI, CNC, and MES systems to maintain, enhance, and improve manufacturing equipment and processes. This role advocates for electrical safety, supports continuous improvement and TPM objectives, and may act as a technical expert, lead, or subject matter expert. Continuing job-related education is required.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent past work experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve PLC and electromechanical problems in manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems and apply analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure across production lines and prioritize repairs.
• Ability to read mechanical, fluid-power, electrical, and building prints.
• Ability to properly use electrical, mechanical, and fluid-power testing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and electrical principles.
• Broad knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of plumbing, machine piping, HVAC, and central dust collection.
• Knowledge and use of hand tools, power tools, shop tools, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices, including lockout/tagout and proper use of PPE.
• Familiarity with panel-building and machine-building practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in advanced maintenance functions.
• Ability to work independently and support production, as well as work in a team environment.
• Strong communication, time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and data interpretation abilities.
• Continuing job-related education is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ten years of experience in related fields is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support production equipment and advanced electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, drives, servo systems, HMIs, CNC equipment, and MES integrations.
• Advocate for electrical safety and apply the National Electrical Code (NFPA 79) to electrical installations.
• Use electrical testing equipment, hand tools, machine shop equipment, and other test equipment to perform multi-trade repairs.
• Evaluate equipment for repairs, enhancements, or upgrades, and complete the work as needed.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and document finished work.
• Implement machines, including rigging, leveling, connecting facilities such as air, hydraulics, and dust collection, and testing or modifying equipment for production.
• Fabricate and install fixtures, guarding, and machine parts, including work involving design, layout, sheet metal, welding, machining, carpentry, and painting.
• Repair pneumatic drills and screw guns, routers, saw motors, and bearing assemblies for lineal slides and spindles.
• Assist with deployment of TPM objectives.
• Train others in fundamentals of metal fabrication, including welding, manual milling and lathe work, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Understand and support complex production CNC machining equipment.
• Reengineer equipment to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Use root-cause analysis methods and demonstrate technical expertise.
• Manage maintenance functions to maximize corporate assets and support production, independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and health reimbursement account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree