Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Training & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Resources

Training & Professional Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp. in Jackson, Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift to maintain and improve plant equipment through preventive maintenance, repairs and continuous improvement.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs and electrical systems to keep production running safely and efficiently. The role covers troubleshooting, wiring and instrumentation, coordinating with shift staff, and implementing equipment improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), drives, HMIs and other electrical components.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to pass Electrical fundamentals required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance of all equipment to ensure smooth production.
• Diagnose failed components and safely work on voltages up to 480V.
• Assist in implementing new equipment and equipment improvements.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and line workers to resolve issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

PLC/HMI experience

Electrical schematics

Electrical fundamentals

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Electrical components

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift to join our team located in Jackson, Georgia.

The Maintenance Technician will ensure robust operation of equipment through preventative maintenance, repairs and continuous improvement.

2nd Shift hours are Monday to Thursday, 4pm-2am and will later transition to Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm.

We Offer You!

• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Resources
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What's Attractive about the Maintenance Technician?

• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Tenured team of leaders and peers to provide support and training
• Growth Potential

What Success Looks Like:

• Working with PLCs, HMIs, safety controllers, etc. to improve overall plant automation efforts.
• Performing general maintenance of all equipment.
• Assisting in the implementation of new equipment and equipment improvements.
• Performing thorough work and follow-through on the repairs through feedback from internal customers.
• Communicate with other maintenance personnel and line workers to solve equipment issues and perform sustainable solutions.
• Must be able to diagnose failed components and safely work on voltages up to 480V.
• Must know how to properly use a digital voltmeter (DVM).
• Continually coordinate equipment updates, and operational issues with off shift maintenance personnel and other team members as needed.
• Attend outside training and seminars for continual education.

What You Bring:

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), drives, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and other electrical components.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to pass Electrical fundamentals required.

The salary range for this position is $29 - $34 per hour, commensurate with experience.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger SM

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

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