Pay $38.00-$48.00 per hour + performance incentive + overtime opportunities Potential total annual earnings: $79,000-$140,000+ , depending on hourly rate, overtime worked, and performance incentive earned. Job description We are looking for a highly skilled Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing maintenance team in Villa Rica, GA. This position is intended for an experienced industrial electrical technician who can independently troubleshoot electrical and controls-related equipment problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is not a PLC programming position . We need someone who understands industrial controls well enough to use PLC I/O, electrical prints, meters, VFD diagnostics, and systematic troubleshooting to identify problems and get equipment back into production. The right candidate will be strong in both electrical troubleshooting and industrial electrical installation and will be comfortable working with 480V three-phase equipment. Compensation $38-$48/hour , based on demonstrated technical ability and experience Performance-based incentive paid in addition to hourly wages Overtime opportunities available At the upper end of the hourly range, with overtime and full incentive earnings, total annual compensation can exceed $140,000 Benefits offered in accordance with company plans What you'll do Troubleshoot 480V three-phase industrial electrical systems Diagnose motors, motor starters, contactors, relays and control circuits Troubleshoot and replace VFDs Use PLC I/O and machine status information to diagnose equipment failures Read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and control drawings Troubleshoot sensors, switches, solenoids and other field devices Perform industrial electrical installations and modifications Bend and install conduit and properly size/install wiring and electrical components Troubleshoot instrumentation and control devices Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment Work with mechanical maintenance technicians and operations to quickly restore equipment Document repairs and communicate equipment condition, needed parts and follow-up work Follow electrical safety, LOTO and company safety procedures What we're looking for
Required:
Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting experience Experience working with 480V three-phase systems Strong understanding of motor controls VFD troubleshooting experience Ability to read electrical schematics Ability to troubleshoot control circuits using a multimeter Working knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and PLC I/O troubleshooting Industrial conduit bending and electrical installation experience Understanding of applicable NEC requirements Ability to independently diagnose equipment failures rather than relying solely on parts replacement Strong attendance, dependability and communication
Preferred:
Manufacturing maintenance experience Instrumentation/calibration experience Allen-Bradley PLC and PowerFlex VFD experience Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment What success looks like We are looking for more than someone who can change motors and sensors. We want a technician who can be handed a difficult electrical problem, work through the system logically, identify the root cause and get the equipment running safely. Technical ability matters, but so do dependability, communication and teamwork . We're looking for someone who can become a long-term technical resource for the maintenance and operations teams
Pay:
$38.00 - $48.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of industrial electrical troubleshooting experience do you have in a manufacturing or production environment? Are you experienced and comfortable troubleshooting 480V three-phase industrial electrical systems? Can you independently read electrical schematics and use a multimeter to troubleshoot motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors and control circuits? Do you have experience troubleshooting VFD-controlled motors and drives? Which best describes your PLC experience? a. No PLC experience b. I work around PLC-controlled equipment but don't troubleshoot PLC I/O c. I can connect to a PLC, monitor I/O and use the program/status to troubleshoot field devices and equipment d. I can troubleshoot PLC systems and also modify/program PLC logic Describe how you would troubleshoot a 480V three-phase motor that will not start even though the operator is commanding it to run. What would you check first, and how would you work through the problem?
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Villa Rica, GA 30180 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)