Utility Technician - Night Shift

Qcells; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS in Dalton, GA is seeking a skilled Utility Technician to maintain, repair, and ensure the efficient operation of production equipment and building systems. This role involves inspecting machinery, addressing mechanical issues, and performing routine upkeep to support safety and uptime.

You will disassemble machines, replace parts, maintain HVAC/VRV systems, and apply lubricants and coatings while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience handling machine parts
• 1+ years knowledge of mechanical maintenance and electrical processes
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-detection ability
• Disciplined in task execution
• Excellent time management and timeliness
• Ability to handle basic tools
• Learn to operate BMS, dock door, dust collector, exhaust fans, humidifiers, and high-speed doors
• Strong safety knowledge
• Knowledge of maintenance for pumps: reciprocating, centrifugal, vane, etc.
• Comfortable in non-climate-controlled environments
• Assertive, team player under pressure

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment to support production and safety standards.
• Disassemble machines and replace or repair parts using chain falls and hand tools.
• Inspect machinery and identify defective parts with recommendations.
• Replace or realign machine parts per production specs.
• Apply adhesives, lubricants, or materials to machines per procedures.
• Operate basic safety protocols and perform duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Machine maintenance

Electrical processes

Troubleshooting

Time management

Safety awareness

Team player

BMS System operation

Tools

Chain falls

Hand tools

Jacks

Power tools

Job description

Description

Utility Technician

Reports to: Utility Manager

Location: Dalton, GA

Schedule: Swing Schedule

SUMMARY
TheUtility Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the efficient operation of equipment and building systems. This includes inspecting machinery, addressing mechanical issues, and performing routine upkeep to support production and safety standards.

• Ensure cleanliness of machine and machine components by making use of hose, airguns, IPA, cloths, vacuum and other appliances
• Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair by using chain falls, hand tools and jacks
• Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts or give recommendations to supervisors on repair requirements
• Replace, fix or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications
• Application of adhesives, lubricants or other materials to machines or their parts as well as other equipment in accordance with stated procedures
• Put machine parts together after accomplishing maintenance and repair work
• Take off hardened material from machines or machine parts by utilizing power and hand tools jack and sledgehammer, abrasive and other appliances
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hanwha Q CELLS
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management
• Have general knowledge of electrical components and motor control
• Have general knowledge of HVAC and VRV systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• +1 years of cognitive and vocational experience in handling machine and machine parts
• +1 years knowledge of mechanical maintenance and electrical process
• Critical thinking ability to troubleshoot and detect malfunctioning
• Discipline to execute tasks without procrastination
• Excellent time management skills and execute all orders and/or demands in a timely manner
• Ability to handle basic tools
• Learn how to operate the BMS System, Dock Door/Leveler Maintenance, Dust Collector Maintenance, Exhaust Fan maintenance, Humidifiers and Highspeed Doors
• Strong knowledge of safety precautions
• Ability to illustrate general maintenance requisite and procedures for operation on various pumps including reciprocating, centrifugal, vane, and etc.
• Able to tolerate a fast-paced work environment in areas that are not climate controlled
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.