Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Lee Kum Kee USA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan through Princip

Ten (10) Paid Holidays

Five (5) Sick Days

Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee USA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electro-Mechanic to perform proactive maintenance, troubleshoot, and improve plant equipment. You will work on electrical and mechanical systems, monitor uptime, and protect safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, ability to read schematics, and a safety-first mindset. Join a team dedicated to minimizing downtime and keeping production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of working experience in maintenance and vocational training.
• High school diploma.
• An associate degree in an engineering discipline is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic system, welding, or metal fabrication techniques, consider a plus.
• Basic troubleshooting skills of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals and electrical diagrams for setting up control loops.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, and electrical control panels.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues including wiring, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, relays, drives (VFDs), and circuit breakers.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Support equipment upgrades, new installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor machine performance and ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to solve process-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, downtime, parts used, and completed repairs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime.
• Complete all scheduled work orders, general to detailed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to production and related equipment.
• Regularly complete general housekeeping functions and other housekeeping projects as assigned.
• Respond to operational calls and assist other technicians as needed.
• Complete regular project work and other assignments/tasks as assigned by management, including but not limited to pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, lighting, plumbing, painting, carpentry, fabrication, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete all work orders in CMMS or other Engineering Management Software, help maintain inventory of parts/supplies and complete all other administrative requirements, trainings, etc.
• Inspect building systems and equipment to ensure product quality and safety for staff.
• Escalate any outstanding issues to management in a timely manner.
• Perform all work in a safe manner and contribute to safety goals of plant by escalating any unsafe behaviors to management.
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Vocational training

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in engineering

Job description

Lee Kum Kee USA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electro-Mechanic to perform proactive maintenance, troubleshoot, and improve plant equipment. You will work on electrical and mechanical systems, monitor uptime, and protect safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, ability to read schematics, and a safety-first mindset. Join a team dedicated to minimizing downtime and keeping production running smoothly.