Multi Craft Extrusion Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Novalis US LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dalton, Georgia, is looking for a full-time production maintenance technician to maintain and repair machinery and equipment. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and be familiar with PLCs. This role involves a 12-hour night shift and requires ability to lift 75 pounds. The company offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in production maintenance.
• At least three years of experience with electrical circuits from 12 to 480 volts.
• Vocational diploma or degree education and/or training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and make necessary repairs.
• Maintain effective work relationships within the team and department.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

Welding

Team collaboration

Maintenance of production machinery

Education

High school or equivalent

Vocational diploma or degree

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs such individual assignments as the supervisor may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Troubleshoots, electrical and mechanical to identify equipment or machines in need of repair and makes those repairs.
• Plans repair work using drawings or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance of material transfer piping.
• Welding, fabricating and metal repair of equipment.
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance. Keeps track of parts in stock.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in electrical systems, PLC controls, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Maintain production machinery, electrical & mechanical systems and equipment.

Training, Knowledge and Experience (May Be Required or Preferred, at the discretion of the hiring team)

• At least three years of experience in production maintenance.
• At least three years of experience in working with 12-volt through 480-volt electrical circuits.
• At least three years of experience maintaining process control systems.
• At least three years of experience in troubleshooting and correcting PLC and drive controlled machine malfunctions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in US without a sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Relocation package will not be offered for this position.
• Vocational diploma or degree education and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally lifts and / or carries up to 75 pounds.
• Maneuvers in, around, under and about factory and / or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis.
• Some of the work time is spent sitting, standing, walking, lifting and bending. In man lifts and on silos.
• Works within a manufacturing ,office and laboratory setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.
• May be required to travel to other sites or customer sites as needed.
• Eye protection required.
• Hearing protection required.
• Steel toed shoes required on manufacturing and warehouse floor.

Job Type

• Full-time
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Programmable Logic Controllers: 3 years (Required)