Electrical Maint.

Polyplex; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Identity Protection

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Polyplex USA LLC in Decatur, Alabama is hiring an Electrical Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (2-2-3). The role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels in a high-automation production facility.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, instrument calibration, and assisting engineers with upgrades and CAPA.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control circuits and drives.
• Comfort with calibration and inspection of instruments and controls.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand, walk, lift, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, motor controls, and VFDs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• Document work, assist with installations and upgrades, and support safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

Calibration

Tools

PLCs

Motor drives/VFDs

Control panels

Job description

Electrical Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Polyplex USA LLC | Decatur, Alabama

Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts | 2-2-3 Schedule with a Two-Week Swing

12-hour rotating shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule with a two-week day/night swing .

Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift.

Must be able to work safely around moving machinery, electrical equipment, and other industrial hazards.

Polyplex USA offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:

Health & Insurance Benefits

Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Dental Insurance – Guardian

Vision Insurance – EyeMed

Company-paid Team Life Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)

Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Company-paid Identity Theft Protection

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company match of 3.5% when an employee contributes 6%, subject to plan terms

Paid Time Off

80 hours of accrued vacation

24 hours of accrued emergency leave

9 paid holidays

Benefits and paid leave are subject to applicable company policies, eligibility requirements, and plan provisions.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment failures throughout the manufacturing facility.

Perform maintenance on industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and associated equipment.

Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Perform mechanical repairs involving pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other industrial equipment.

Conduct precise calibration, inspection, and adjustment of instruments and control devices.

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.

Assist Maintenance Engineers with complex troubleshooting and technical repairs.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and lubrication work orders.

Inspect, test, and maintain manufacturing equipment to identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.

Participate in the development and execution of preventive maintenance schedules and equipment condition-monitoring plans.

Perform equipment inspections and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, inspection checklists, and work order documentation.

Support internal and external teams during installation, commissioning, and startup of new machinery and equipment.

Assist Maintenance Engineers with equipment modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.

Identify recurring equipment failures, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Recommend improvements to equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Participate in scheduled shutdowns, major repairs, and equipment overhauls.

Safety & Workplace Standards

Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Apply proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices when servicing equipment.

Maintain safe working conditions and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Follow 5S principles to maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas.

Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance activities, and safety hazards to supervisors and appropriate personnel.

Perform other duties as assigned.

About Polyplex

Founded in 1984 with a single polyester film manufacturing line in Khatima, India, Polyplex has grown into a global manufacturer with production and distribution operations across India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Polyplex USA LLC operates a continuous manufacturing facility in Decatur, Alabama, specializing in polyester film production. We are committed to operational excellence, employee safety, continuous improvement, and developing a skilled workforce to support our growing operations.

Join our team and help keep our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably!

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