Manufacturing Equipment Technician – PM & Line Changeovers

HL-GA Battery Company; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HL-BMA LLC is seeking an Equipment Technician in Savannah, GA to perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and support continuous production. You will maintain maintenance records, manage work orders, and assist with line change-overs within Cell and Electrode Technology operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3+ years of manufacturing experience, and basic mechanical/electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational certificate or Associate degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1 to 3+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge required.
• Knowledge and experience with production processes, complex manufacturing equipment, robotics, and pneumatics preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs or CMMS work order systems preferred.
• Demonstrated reliable work history and consistent attendance in prior employment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform inspections, lubrication, parts replacements, and other preventive maintenance tasks based on a set schedule
• Prevent equipment failures by completing routine line inspections and repairing issues as they are identified
• Communicate, plan corrective action for, and elevate issues identified during inspections in a timely manner
• Perform repairs to machines, including equipment, filters, and wiring replacements
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed
• Assemble and disassemble mechanical, plumbing, and electrical parts and components as qualified
• Collaborate with other team members to repair machines, machine parts, and equipment
• Lead line change-overs and verify proper function and quality before releasing the line for full production
• Regularly replace fixturing tools required for production, including molds, cutters, and sealing tools; adjust conditions and verify quality
• Inventory machine parts, equipment, and supplies so stock can be maintained and replenished
• Support spare parts warehouse management, including quantity verification, ordering, and inventory control
• Inspect and restock maintenance-related supplies and equipment throughout the facility
• Develop proficiency with the computer systems required for managing spare parts
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
• Manage work orders by monitoring, organizing, and registering them
• Organize and maintain maintenance-related documents, create and update records, and initiate electronic approvals
• Work with other teams to collect information and present at weekly meetings
• Read and follow work instructions
• Develop familiarity with production processes, equipment, and spare parts
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and fire safety regulations
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational cert or Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

HL-BMA LLC is seeking an Equipment Technician in Savannah, GA to perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and support continuous production. You will maintain maintenance records, manage work orders, and assist with line change-overs within Cell and Electrode Technology operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3+ years of manufacturing experience, and basic mechanical/electrical knowledge.