Maintenance Tech lI

Trojan Battery Company; Sandersville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Sandersville, Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician II responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems within the plant. The ideal candidate will have experience in preventive maintenance schedules and the ability to handle basic electrical repairs.

The position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years working as a Maintenance Electrician. Strong communication skills and experience with Allen Bradley PLCs are necessary.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Good understanding of basic electrical concepts.
• Experience with basic software skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain, repair, or replace equipment as needed.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical repair work.
• Understand and follow production goals and requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Mechanical repair

MS Office (Word / Excel)

Communication skills

Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Maintenance Technician II troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems within the plant. Maintenance Technician II coordinates with other departments to resolve equipment breakdowns and other production related opportunities. Maintenance Technician II complies with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE as well as understand and follow the Quality policy and Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendation and industry accepted best practices for all plant equipment.
• Maintain, repair or replace equipment, while performing basic mechanical and electrical repair work.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, 120V - 480V 1 phase/3 phase electrical equipment.
• Notice and report any abnormal conditions/ failures and take required corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of such conditions.
• Perform machinery and basic equipment examinations to troubleshoot defects and visual wear.
• Thorough understanding of all plant machinery and subsystems.
• Perform electrical testing; motor testing; fuse/continuity checks; voltage/resistances/current relationships.
• Basic understanding of Ohm’s Law (Electrical formulas and equations) and NEW (National Electric Code) Voltage, Current & Watts – resistance and voltage.
• Perform machine shop functions (sheet metal, steel layout and welding).
• Follow company policy, processes and action plans as it relates to all plant machinery.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement by making/implementing suggestions.
• Must follow and understand production daily goals and requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in an industrial environment working within a maintenance (electrical) department as a Maintenance Electrician/ Technician.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MS Office (Word / Excel).
• Experience working with troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs – 3 years.