Maintenance Technician-1st Shift

JB Poindexter Company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

FSA/HSA

401(k) Plan

Job summary

JB Poindexter Company is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician in Decatur, AL. You will work on electrical and mechanical systems, install and service equipment, and read blueprints for industrial manufacturing processes.

The role requires a HS diploma and a 2-year technical degree (or related experience), PLC experience, NFPA 70E familiarity, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. 1st shift hours apply with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing 3-phase and 24V DC systems up to 480V AC.
• Experience with PLC controls and automation is required.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, OSHA and arc flash requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain equipment on the production line.
• Perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
• Wire machines and read schematics.
• Troubleshoot problems and provide logical solutions.
• Read blueprints and install/repair electrical systems.
• Maintain safety and diagnose pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect parts for safe production.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC controls

NFPA 70E knowledge

Automation & conveyors

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Tools

Diagnostic devices

Electrical testing tools

Job description

MULTI-CRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The Multi Craft Maintenance Mechanic is a critical part of our manufacturing technical team. Technicians must be electrically and mechanically inclined and have a background working in an industrial manufacturing facility.

Job responsibilities include:

• Install and maintain equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on production equipment
• Wire machines
• Troubleshoot and identify problems; offer logical solutions
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Use appropriate tools and diagnostic devices to service and install electrical systems
• Repair and replace plant equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment and systems
• Inspect parts to ensure safe production
• Any other tasks assigned by supervision

This position requires a strong electrical and mechanical background with experience in pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic and steam systems.

Additional requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experienced troubleshooting and repair of 3 phase and single phase AC up to 480v and 24v DC
• Experienced in PLC controls
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E
• Experience working with automation, conveyors and artificial intelligence
• Working knowledge of OSHA and general maintenance procedures
• Experience with Arc Flash requirements
• Ability to read, write, and speak English language preferred
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to lift, carry, pull, and push up to 75 pounds

HOURS:

1st Shift: Normal work hours are 7am - 2:30pm. Overtime is required as needed.

Company Overview

An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, Evansville, Indiana, Bishopville, SC and Casa Grande, AZ.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 40 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.

For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efpcorp.com

EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.

EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.