Maintenance Team Member - Electrical

Continental Aerospace Technologies™; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ is seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronic Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems across the facility. You will work on magnetic panels, PLCs, NC/CNC interfaces, and print circuit boards, ensuring safety and compliance with NEC/OSHA standards.

The role requires readiness to work all shifts, pass a skills assessment, and leverage a strong foundation in electrical/electronic tech to support production and facility reliability.

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s Card or equivalent from a recognized state or trade organization with two additional years of electrical/electronic experience; OR a two-year associate degree in electronics with two years of related experience/training
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
• Must pass a skills assessment examination

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs magnetic panels, digital interfaces, NC and CNC machine tool controls, drives, servos, and electrical sub-systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs printed circuit boards to the component level.
• Designs, modifies, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all electrical systems throughout the facility.
• Creates, adds, modifies, and rewrites PLC programming for facility equipment.
• Ensures electrical/electronic work conforms to blueprints/specifications and OSHA/NEC/NFPA-78 guidelines.
• Uses oscilloscopes, frequency counters, meg‑ohm meters, waveform monitors, multimeters and diagnostic software.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, components to ensure repairs can be performed timely.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance and advises on additional maintenance for safety and reliability.
• Assists other maintenance personnel in diagnostics and repair of equipment.
• Evaluates electrical prints/circuitry of new equipment for safety and serviceability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent work ethic and dependability.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electronic repair

Maintenance planning

PLC programming

Team collaboration

Education

Technical/other training as Electrician or Electronic Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

PLC hardware

Signal conditioning

Job description

About Continental

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ has been a leader in aviation innovation for more than 120 years, continually pushing the limits of general aviation and shaping the evolution of aircraft performance and reliability. Today, we are a global force with a full range of gasoline and Jet‑A engines built on a legacy of engineering excellence, technological advancement, and a strong commitment to safety, Continental continues to deliver industry‑leading engine solutions while opening the door to exciting careers for those who want to help shape the future of flight. At Continental, you’re not just joining an industry leading aviation company—you’re joining a team that truly loves what we do. Our T.E.A.M. values—Transparency, Efficiency, Accountability, and Morality—which guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another. We’re proud to foster an environment where every voice matters, every idea is valued, and every employee has room to grow. If you’re driven by progress and passionate about shaping the future, Continental Aerospace Technologies™ offers a career path that lets you grow and make a difference.

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ has been a leader in aviation innovation for more than 120 years, continually pushing the limits of general aviation and shaping the evolution of aircraft performance and reliability. Today, we are a global force with a full range of gasoline and Jet‑A engines built on a legacy of engineering excellence, technological advancement, and a strong commitment to safety, Continental continues to deliver industry‑leading engine solutions while opening the door to exciting careers for those who want to help shape the future of flight. At Continental, you’re not just joining an industry leading aviation company—you’re joining a team that truly loves what we do. Our T.E.A.M. values—Transparency, Efficiency, Accountability, and Morality—which guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another. We’re proud to foster an environment where every voice matters, every idea is valued, and every employee has room to grow. If you’re driven by progress and passionate about shaping the future, Continental Aerospace Technologies™ offers a career path that lets you grow and make a difference.

Description

• Troubleshoots and repairs magnetic panels, digital interfaces, NC and CNC machine tool controls, drives, servos, and electrical sub-systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs printed circuit boards to the component level.
• Designs, modifies, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all electrical systems found throughout the facility.
• Creates, adds, modifies, and rewrites PLC programming for the facility equipment.
• Ensures that all electrical and electronic work performed conformed to the company’s blueprints, specifications, and guidelines and meets or exceeds guidelines mandated by OSHA, NEC, and NFPA‑78.
• Uses oscilloscopes, frequency counters/generators, meg‑ohm meters, waveform monitors, multi‑meters and computer‑aided circuit design, diagnostic software, and computers to maintain the facility’s electronic and electrical equipment.
• Requisition tools, electrical equipment, components, and supplies to ensure that all repairs can be performed in a timely manner.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on production and facilities equipment and recommends additional necessary maintenance that may be required to optimize the safety of the facility’s equipment.
• Assists other maintenance personnel in the diagnostics and repair of the facility’s equipment.
• Evaluates electrical prints and circuitry of new or proposed equipment to ensure its safety and serviceability and recommend changes where applicable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent work ethic and dependability.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Special Skills / Qualifications Required

• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a skills assessment examination successfully.
• Journeyman’s Card or equivalent from a recognized state or trade organization and two (2) additional years of experience in electrical or electronic fields. -Or- A two (2) year associate degree in electronics and two years of related experience and/or training
• Must be able to work a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Tools and Equipment Utilized

• Analytical tools such as, but not limited to, multimeters, oscilloscopes, process calibrators and meters, transducers, thermocouples, load cells, transmitters, flow meters, pressure gauges and torque tool devices.
• Hardware such as, but not limited to, DC power supplies, relays, pumps, valves, filters, regulators, analog and digital I/O boards, signal conditioning, stepping and servo motors, silicon‑controlled rectifiers (SCR’s), variable speed AC and DC motor drives, heat exchangers and various types of PLC’s.
• Communication protocols such as, but not limited to, RS‑232, RS‑422, RS‑485, HART, Ethernet, and wireless devices.
• Up to 480 VAC 3‑phase power equipment and wiring.

Language Skills

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effectively communicate to production team members on process information.
• Effectively coach and train other maintenance team members.
• Effectively present information and respond professionally to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and other public groups.

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, slope, intercept, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret data graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer

• Microsoft Office
• Hexagon

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Familiarity with, but not limited to, the following institutions and standards:

• National Electrical Code (NEC).
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE).
• International Society of Automation (ISA).
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Work Context

• Work location is indoors, outside, below ground, and on elevated areas.
• There may be temperature extremes ranging from 30°F - 100°F.
• Walk distances of over 1 mile.
• Work in safety sensitive areas.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Frequently bend, sit, stand, reach, walk, squat, kneel, climb, and stand on the manufacturing floor.

Education

• Required Technical/other training as an Electrician, or Electronic Technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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