Maintenance Technician- Day Shift

Lg Hausys America•Adairsville, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and repairs production equipment, works to reduce downtime and improve usability, and helps prevent recurring problems. The role involves maintaining and inspecting equipment, electrical motors, panels, generators, and instruments; performing testing and calibration; and overseeing construction work in the plant. The technician also complies with company environmental guidelines and safety rules and performs other maintenance duties as required. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends, holidays, off shifts, and shift rotation. On-call duty or overtime may be required. The work takes place in a plant environment with variable temperatures and potential exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, vapors, or noise.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of electrical circuits.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintenance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to learn effectively.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong safety orientation.
Ability to learn to identify tools and use them properly.
Ability to work under variable plant environmental conditions, including temperature instability and exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, vapors, or noise.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, off shifts, and rotating shifts; on-call duty or overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read electrical drawings.
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and controls.
Installation skills, including wire pulling, conduit work, and wire termination.
Arc and TIG welding skills.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production equipment in a timely manner.
Reduce downtime and improve equipment usability.
Manage cyclical data backups and monitor individual processes.
Analyze recurring problems and prevent their recurrence.
Oversee construction work in the plant.
Perform load-factor and insulation testing on individual electrical motor equipment.
Inspect electrical equipment, including electrical panels and generators.
Calibrate instruments, prepare reports, and perform preventive maintenance.
Inspect and check equipment for proper operating condition; make adjustments, log test readings, and maintain, repair, or replace essential equipment parts.
Comply with company guidelines regarding hazardous and non-hazardous waste, wastewater, air emissions, and related areas.
Perform miscellaneous maintenance duties as required.
Follow all safety rules.