Maintenance Technician I 1st shift (Alabama Location)

Shoals Technologies Group; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoals Technologies Group, a leader in EBOS solutions for solar and energy storage, is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to ensure safe, reliable plant operation at our Alabama facility. You will perform preventive/Predictive maintenance, basic electrical repairs under supervision, and support equipment improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in industrial maintenance, a High School Diploma or GED, basic mechanical aptitude, and a proactive mindset

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is required.
• Critical thinker with problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety, Quality and Reliability.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment; follow maintenance best practices.
• Assist in preventative/predictive maintenance on wire processing equipment and other plant equipment.
• Conduct general repairs and routine maintenance such as belts, hoses, seals, lubrication and filter changes.
• Assist with basic electrical repairs under supervision and engine/ machine adjustments.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems under supervision; participate in maintenance projects to support production and safety initiatives.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment and maintain storeroom processes.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics

Job description

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team making a real impact in the renewable energy industry? Join Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS), a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we have been driving industry innovation since 1996 by delivering cutting‑edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, we’re setting the standard for the renewable energy industry.

We are a collection of engineers, renewable advocates, curious minds, and collaborators. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, along with sales teams across Spain and Australia, enable us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia‑Pacific. We push boundaries and challenge each other to design, develop, and deliver solutions with the potential to change the world. We are the rebellious hero.

Inventing Simple® isn’t just a slogan to us, it’s a way of life. Using simple plug‑and‑play ideology, we revolutionized solar installations in 2003 with our Interconnect SystemTM. Our harnessing system is now the gold standard EPC’s use around the world. By using simple ideas, we are making solar energy a more affordable and clean power source for future generations.

Description

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for ensuring effective operation and maintenance of the plant and machinery. The Maintenance Technician I will also implement plant safety initiatives and communicate effectively with internal and external customers. The maintenance technician will also perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability
• Strong knowledge of hand tools, testing equipment and maintenance best practices
• Assist in performing preventative/predictive maintenance on wire processing equipment, injection molding machines, and other assigned plant equipment
• Conduct general repairs and swap outs of belts, hoses, o rings, seals, lubrication, filter changes, ect.
• Conduct basic electrical repairs under supervision
• Assist with machine adjustments such as pressure and alignment for key components
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems under supervision.
• Assist in assigned maintenance projects to support production and/or safety initiatives and improvements
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Strong understanding of MRO/Storeroom processes and procedures
• Complete assigned work orders and unplanned/emergency tasks as required
• Respond promptly to production floor breakdowns and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance area in a clean and orderly fashion
• Utilize maintenance systems as necessary to complete daily, weekly, monthly duties
• Document work order information/completion
• Provide support to the team in the maintenance excellence program and provide continuous improvement ideas
• Participate and actively support all plant initiatives such as minimizing or eliminating downtime and ensuring plant optimization
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements that enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Mechanical Aptitude
• Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Critical thinker with excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.