Maintenance Electrician

Woodbridge • Lithonia, GA

27d

About The Position

The Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and improves electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment in a molded foam production facility. This skilled trades position supports plant safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires at least five years of industrial maintenance experience and includes preventive and predictive maintenance, emergency breakdown response, equipment installation support, and participation in improvement activities. The technician also serves as a member of the Emergency Response team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical degree, Industrial Maintenance certification, Electrical Technology diploma, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and off-shift schedules when required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in polyurethane foam, automotive seating, or related manufacturing environments.
• Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License or Industrial Maintenance Certification.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related issues on production equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild production machines, molded foam lines, conveyors, and assembly presses.
• Troubleshoot vacuum systems, foam dispensing systems, mix heads, chemical delivery systems, and mold handling equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, motors, motor controls, relays, contactors, sensors, safety circuits, and VFDs.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, hydraulic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, instrumentation, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Support robotic systems, automated assembly cells, and equipment start-up activities.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair or replace hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, manifolds, and control systems.
• Maintain pneumatic systems, including air cylinders, regulators, solenoids, control valves, and compressed air systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to maintenance schedules and OEM requirements.
• Use CMMS software to document maintenance activities, downtime, and corrective actions.
• Maintain plant utilities, including HVAC, chillers, cooling systems, compressed air systems, and water distribution equipment.
• Coordinate equipment installations and support outside contractors during plant projects.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and support plant operations as required.
• Serve as an Emergency Response team member and perform associated duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits plan.
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match, including an automatic company contribution and additional matching incentives.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches.
• Continuous learning culture with opportunities for upskilling and internal promotions.

What This Job Offers

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