Equipment Technician - Night Shift

Qcells North America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking an Equipment Technician in Dalton, GA to perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support production timelines. The role requires handling machine parts, disassembly and reassembly, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced plant.

You will troubleshoot malfunctions, use basic tools, and work with jacks, chain falls and other equipment to ensure equipment reliability and uptime on swing shifts. Training and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with machine parts.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and detect malfunctions.
• Discipline to complete tasks on time.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle basic tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively.
• Strong knowledge of safety precautions.
• Explain maintenance procedures for pumps (reciprocating, centrifugal, vane).
• Able to work in fast-paced, non-climate-controlled areas.
• Assertive, cope with pressure, team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of machines and components using hose, air guns, IPA, cloths and vacuum.
• Disassemble machines and replace or repair parts with chain falls, hand tools and jacks.
• Identify defective parts and advise on repair requirements to supervisors.
• Replace, fix or realign machine parts per production specs.
• Apply adhesives, lubricants, or other materials to machines per procedures.
• Reassemble machine parts after maintenance and repair.
• Remove hardened material from machines using appropriate tools.
• Adhere to Hanwha Q CELLS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Machine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Time management

Safety awareness

Team player

Manual tools handling

Heavy lifting

Equipment repair

Problem solving

Disassembly

Tools

Hand tools

Chain falls

Jacks

Power tools

Job description

Summary

The Equipment Technician is responsible for the preventive maintenance on equipment used in manufacturing process to ensure the successful execution of production activities all in accordance with the high industry standards and within manufacturing timescales.

Description

Equipment Technician

• Reports to: Equipment Manager
• Location: Dalton, GA
• Schedule: Swing Shift (12 hours)
• Night: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of machine and machine components by making use of hose, air guns, IPA, cloths, vacuum and other appliances
• Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair by using chain falls, hand tools and jacks
• Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts or give recommendations to supervisors on repair requirements
• Replace, fix or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications
• Application of adhesives, lubricants or other materials to machines or their parts as well as other equipment in accordance with stated procedures
• Put machine parts together after accomplishing maintenance and repair work
• Take off hardened material from machines or machine parts by utilizing power and hand tools jack and sledge hammer, abrasive and other appliances
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• +3 years of cognitive and vocational experience in handling machine and machine parts
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance process
• Critical thinking ability to troubleshoot and detect malfunctioning
• Discipline to execute tasks without procrastination
• Excellent time management skills and execute all orders and/or demands in a timely manner
• Ability to handle basic tools
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively and without assistance
• Strong knowledge of safety precautions
• Ability to illustrate general maintenance requisite and simple procedures for operation on various pumps including reciprocating, centrifugal, vane, and etc.
• Able to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate controlled
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.