Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician - 2nd Shift

Ampacet Corp.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampacet Corp. in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician for 2nd shift to keep electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems running reliably.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with PLC troubleshooting and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams on continuous-improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electrical/mechanical maintenance, a high school diploma, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the electrical and/or mechanical maintenance field.
• High School Diploma is required, and higher education in a technical field is a plus
• Experience with electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems and equipment
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms
• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-directed with the ability to work alone and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment to improve reliability and uptime, including pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, utility support systems (compressors, dryers, cooling towers), gearboxes, bearings, PLCs, and drives.
• Adjust PLC programming and troubleshoot using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.
• Diagnose and repair 24V/120V control circuits, 480V 3‑phase systems, 4–20mA/0–10V circuits, VFDs, and DC drives up to 1600 HP; general understanding of plant SCADA systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot systems using DMM, amp/mA meters, meggers, and oscilloscopes.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical prints and mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Perform equipment modernizations, upgrades, and modifications according to specifications.
• Identify and resolve intermittent mechanical and electrical failures on production equipment.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how mechanical and electrical systems operate.
• Support Engineering and Maintenance teams on innovation initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma, 5S, 3P, 8D, Kaizen, and SMED activities.
• Work any shift as needed, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Collaborate independently with contractors and vendors to complete projects and repairs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Self-directed

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

DMM

Megger

Oscilloscope

SCADA (basic)

Job description

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Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician - 2nd Shift

GA - Maintenance Full-Time Regular Direct Labor Cartersville, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1074

Salary Range: $29.00 To $35.00 Hourly

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1937, the Ampacet Corporation is a global leader in delivering innovative and high performance masterbatch solutions that enhance plastic products across industries such as packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, electrical and electronics. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of innovative machinery and feeders for the plastics industry to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing.

Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, Ampacet operates 21 manufacturing sites, including four technical and color development centers, across 17 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. With over 2,000 employees, Ampacet’s global teams provide technical expertise, analytical support, precise color matching, and on-site collaboration to drive innovation.

At Ampacet, we are committed to hiring, developing and empowering those who live our values: Safety & Sustainability, Diversity, Accountability and Innovation. These values are the foundation of our culture and reflect the attributes we expect of every employee.

Consistent with our value of Diversity, we do not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin or citizenship, disability, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under the applicable local laws or regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As aMaintenance Multi-Craft Technician, you will be responsible for completing preventative maintenance tasks to ensure proper functioning of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The technician is expected to work safely within the guidelines of a comprehensive safety program.

Your key responsibilities will incluide:

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment to improve reliability and uptime, including pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, utility support systems (compressors, dryers, cooling towers), gearboxes, bearings, PLCs, and drives.
• Adjust PLC programming and troubleshoot using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.
• Diagnose and repair 24V/120V control circuits, 480V 3‑phase systems, 4–20mA/0–10V circuits, VFDs, and DC drives up to 1600 HP; general understanding of plant SCADA systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot systems using DMM, amp/mA meters, meggers, and oscilloscopes.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical prints and mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Perform equipment modernizations, upgrades, and modifications according to specifications.
• Identify and resolve intermittent mechanical and electrical failures on production equipment.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how mechanical and electrical systems operate.
• Support Engineering and Maintenance teams on innovation initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma, 5S, 3P, 8D, Kaizen, and SMED activities.
• Work any shift as needed, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Collaborate independently with contractors and vendors to complete projects and repairs.

WHO YOU ARE:

You take accountability for your actions, respect others, and remain resilient in the face of change. In addition, you also have:

• 3+ years of experience in the electrical and/or mechanical maintenance field
• High School Diploma is required, and higher education in a technical field is a plus
• Experience with electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems and equipment
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Broad knowledge of controls and mechanisms
• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-directed with the ability to work alone and in a team environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift/push/carry/pull up to 70 pounds on a continual basis.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours per shift on a concrete floor and is frequently required to do the following:
• Must frequently squat/bend/kneel/reach/ etc. in order to carry out the essential functions of the position
• Must have full use of hands, arms and legs to reach in, around, over and under the equipment to facilitate diagnosis and/or repair of equipment
• At times, there may be significant pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, walking, stooping, crouching, crawling, repetitive motion, ladder and stair use
• Ability to use sight, sound, smell, and feel to diagnose variations in equipment performance
• The working environment, at times, may be noisy, hot, humid, hazy or cold.