Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Quanex; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

401K match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift in Jackson, Georgia, to keep plant equipment running through preventative maintenance, repairs and continuous improvements. You will diagnose issues, perform installs and coordinate with other maintenance staff.

Responsibilities include working with PLCs, HMIs and electrical components; interpreting schematics; and ensuring safe operation up to 480V. Shift hours start 4pm–2am, with a future move to 2pm–10pm, and pay is $29–$34 hourly.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, drives, HMIs and other electrical components.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Electrical fundamentals required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Assist in implementing new equipment and improvements.
• Diagnose failed components and safely work on voltages up to 480V.
• Coordinate updates with off-shift maintenance and peers.
• Provide thorough follow-through on repairs with internal customers.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical fundamentals

PLCs

HMIs

Electrical schematics

DVM usage

Tools

Diagnose instruments

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!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Resources
• Training & Professional Development
• 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period
• 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 BiggerSM

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.