Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Advics; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia, L.L.C. LaGrange, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1-G20H01 to support the production of brake pads. The role focuses on electrical diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and ensuring safe, reliable plant operations.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, read schematics, install equipment, and collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams. The position emphasizes OSHA guidelines, 5S practices, and timely maintenance completion.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance (Preferred).
• 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems, automation, PLC work and machine troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems for plant machinery, including PLCs.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults and system malfunctions; identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Install, test, and support new electrical equipment; ensure proper connections and integration.
• Use multimeters, scopes, and diagnostic tools to evaluate circuits.
• Monitor machinery for electrical performance issues and coordinate with Engineering and Quality for upgrades.
• Create and track electrical maintenance work orders; collect data to guide priorities.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Machinery maintenance

Education

Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostic tools

Job description

ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia, L.L.C. LaGrange, Georgia

Department:

Maintenance

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Category: Hourly Salaried - Exempt

Direct Reports:

None

POSITION SUMMARY

To support the manufacture of high-quality brake pads in a safe and efficient manner.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems for all plant machinery, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults and system malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Install, test, and support new electrical equipment, ensuring proper connections and system integration.
• Use analog and digital multimeters, scopes, and other diagnostic tools to evaluate circuits and components.
• Monitor machinery for electrical performance issues such as overheating, irregular signals, or degraded components.
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams to implement electrical upgrades or system improvements.
• Create, track, and complete electrical maintenance work orders in the database.
• Collect performance and fault data from inspections and maintenance logs to guide repair priorities.
• Assist with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs, specifically focusing on electrical components.
• Follow OSHA electrical safety guidelines, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and 5S standards.
• Ensure adherence to industry electrical codes and standards during maintenance and installations.
• Help source electrical replacement parts and maintain stock for commonly used components.
• Coordinate with contractors or vendors for specialized electrical services when needed.
• Support shutdown prep by securing and safely disabling all plant electrical and mechanical systems.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance (Preferred). With 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. A combination of education and related experience will be considered. Strong knowledge of electrical control systems, automation, PLC work and machine troubleshooting. Experience with digital and analog AC/DC amplifiers, and servomotor repair. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems repairs (desired but not required).

COMPETENCIES

Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with other using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.

Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position

Maintenance Technician Level 1-G20H01

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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