Maintenance Technician

carlislecompanies; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems across our facility. You will lead capital projects, install and dismantle equipment, and support production with timely maintenance and PM completion.

The role requires the ability to read work orders, troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, and PLCs, and to train junior technicians as needed. Overtime and varied shifts apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 10 Certification required.
• 4–8 years related maintenance experience; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Welding and rigging certifications desirable.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Reassemble machines after repair or maintenance.
• Start machines and observe operation to detect issues.
• Inspect or test damaged parts and advise repairs.
• Lubricate or apply materials to parts as per procedures.
• Install or replace machine parts per production specs.
• Dismantle machines for repair using hand tools, cranes or hoists.
• Record maintenance data and PM completion information.
• Troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, and PLCs.
• Calibrate controls instrumentation and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Provide technical training and leadership to maintenance technicians.

Skills

Forklift operation

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Read wiring diagrams

HMI/PLC troubleshooting

Communication

Math & writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA 10 Certification

4–8 years maintenance experience

Technical degree or certification

Rigging training/certification

Welding certification

Tools

Megohmmeter

Digital multimeter

Calipers

Micrometers

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems throughout the facility; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various high-level maintenance tasks throughout the facility with the ability to work independently and efficiently to ensure timely production processes. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Maintain PM completion rate (aligned with MaintainX expectations).
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Adjust, install, fabricate, and make modifications of equipment to maintain or improve safety and quality of operational conditions or equipment efficiency.
• Comply and participate in regulatory, Carlisle, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)
• Troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, HMI’s and PlCs.
• Calibrate controls instrumentation.
• Maintain and enhance electrical and PLC troubleshooting.
• Provide technical training and leadership to Maintenance technicians I & II as needed.
• Articulate to vendors/engineer’s machine issue to resolve technical issues.
• Handle and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to create or improve preventative maintenance (PM) procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures.
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and use of micrometers, required use of digital multimeters and calipers.
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes including NEMA, etc. (NFPA 70E, Arc Flash)
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills, including ability to utilize electrical instrumentation (megohmmeter).
• Complete knowledge of all plant equipment (level III).
• Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience

• Required:
  • Education – High School diploma or GED required or technical school.
  • Obtain and maintain OSHA 10 Certification.
  • Four to eight (4-8) years related maintenance experience; relevant Technical degree or certification.
  • Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry and welding.
  • Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic.
  • PLC Knowledge.
  • Proven experience in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Obtain rigging training and certification (as needed)
  • Obtain welding certification (as needed)

Working Conditions

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
• Confined workspaces.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY (0-30%)
FREQUENTLY (31-60%)
CONTINUOUSLY (61-100%)

• LIFTING OR CARRYING:
  • 1-10 LBS
  • 11-20 LBS
  • 21-40 LBS
  • 41-50 LBS
  • 51 OR MORE LBS
• PUSHING OR PULLING:
  • 1-40 LBS
  • 41-50 LBS
  • 51 OR MORE LBS
• BENDING OR STOOPING
• REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL
• DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES
• OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS
• CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)
• WALKING
• STANDING
• SITTING
• WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
• REPETITIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)
• VISION
• HEARING
• DEXTERITY
• HAND EYE COORDINATION

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
• Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided.
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.