Maintenance Technician

Gabriella White, LLC; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Gabriella White is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, install, and repair manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and electrical components in our Pelham, AL plant. You will support upholstery production equipment including cutting tables, sewing machines, compressors, and automated systems, ensuring uptime and safety and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role focuses on preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical repairs, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification, electrical training, journeyman credentials, or related associate degree preferred.
• Minimum five years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment repair; automated upholstery environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and CMMS; production controls experience preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, professional with strong written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to safety, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, manuals to diagnose issues.
• Performs minor electrical installations and supports upgrades and layout changes.
• Ensures electrical work complies with codes, OSHA, LOTO, and safety procedures.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on upholstery equipment per schedules.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls issues; makes timely repairs.
• Troubleshoots PLC-controlled and automated production equipment as applicable.
• Responds quickly to maintenance requests and breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Collaborates with manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams for support and upgrades.
• Maintains spare parts inventory and coordinates replacements.
• Performs general facility maintenance (lighting, minor electrical/plumbing, structural work).
• Maintains compressors and dust collection systems; supports plant projects.
• Leads 5S standards; keeps maintenance areas clean and audit-ready.
• Documents maintenance activity, repairs, parts usage, and system updates in CMMS.
• Communicates status, timelines, safety concerns, and risks to management and production.
• Recommends improvements or replacements; participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprints & diagrams

Lockout/Tagout

VFD knowledge

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related

Tools

PLC software

CMMS

Electrical test equipment

VFDs

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Full Time Technical Pelham, AL, US

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, installs, and repairs manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and electrical components to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role provides technical support for upholstery production equipment and facility systems, including cutting tables, sewing machines, compressors, material handling systems, automated equipment, lighting, electrical panels, controls, wiring, and related mechanical and electrical systems.

The position plays a key role in preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives designed to maximize equipment uptime, maintain a safe work environment, minimize unplanned downtime, and improve overall production efficiency.

Who We Are

Gabriella White is home to our family of brands - Gabby, Summer Classics, and Wendy Jane. We are growing in all areas of the business and are proud to be family-owned and operated since 1987. Together, we furnish life's best moments, from the every day to the exceptional. We are united by our vision as well as our collective spirit, and our culture is shaped by our core values: Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-Oriented – Nimble, or simply put DESIGN. As a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design-minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team and grow together.

What We Offer

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well-being
• Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and parental time

What You Do

• Interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, technical manuals, and diagrams to diagnose and resolve electrical issues.
• Performs minor electrical installations and supports equipment upgrades, electrical improvements, and plant layout changes.
• Ensures electrical work is performed safely and in alignment with applicable code requirements, OSHA expectations, lockout/tagout practices, and company safety procedures.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on upholstery manufacturing equipment according to established schedules.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues and performs timely repairs.
• Troubleshoots PLC-controlled, software-driven, and automated production equipment as applicable.
• Responds promptly to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborates with machine manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams for technical support, warranty claims, upgrades, and equipment performance improvements.
• Maintains spare parts inventory and coordinates ordering of replacement components.
• Performs general facility maintenance, including lighting repairs, minor electrical work, minor plumbing repairs, structural maintenance, and facility improvement support.
• Maintains compressors, dust collection systems, and other plant infrastructure equipment.
• Supports equipment installations, plant layout changes, and facility improvement projects.
• Leads and sustains 5S standards throughout the plant by organizing maintenance areas, supporting production workspaces, identifying improvement opportunities, and ensuring equipment and facility areas remain clean, orderly, and audit-ready.
• Documents maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, electrical work, inspections, and system updates in the company maintenance management system.
• Communicates equipment status, repair timelines, safety concerns, and potential operational risks to management and production teams.
• Recommends equipment improvements, process enhancements, safety improvements, or replacement needs when appropriate.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, electrical safety, plant efficiency, and production uptime.

Primary Focus Areas

• Equipment maintenance, repair, and reliability
• Facility maintenance
• Documentation and communication

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification, electrical training, journeyman electrician credentials, or an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment repair required; experience in automated or upholstery manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, and industrial troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely operating hand and power tools and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, computerized maintenance management systems, and production equipment controls preferred.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional, with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, lockout/tagout practices, electrical safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

How Success Is Measured

• Preventive maintenance completion rate
• Maintenance ticket closure rate
• Electrical repair response and completion time
• Safety compliance and incident prevention

Safety

All employees are expected to always conduct themselves in a safe manner and to ensure that their actions do not place themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Working safely is a fundamental condition of employment. Every employee is responsible for following all safety policies, procedures, and applicable requirements and for immediately addressing or reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee will frequently use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and may regularly reach with their hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or work in awkward positions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to distinguish color differences. The employee must also be able to hear clearly and communicate effectively while working in person and when using a telephone.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works primarily indoors in warehouse and manufacturing environments. The employee may be exposed to dust, moving machinery, electrical equipment, elevated work areas, or varying or extreme temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to high. The employee may also experience varying levels of work-related stress depending on operational demands, workload, and job responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.