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Maintenance Technician
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$45,132 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- This position is for 2nd shift 1:30pm-10:00pm
- Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and mechanical systems, production equipment, motors, drives, sensors, and automation controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Install, maintain, and modify electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controls, control panels, and machine wiring.
- Run conduit, pull wire, terminate electrical connections, and ensure installations meet applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
- Build, wire, install, and troubleshoot control panels and electrical enclosures for manufacturing equipment and process improvements.
- Program, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley and Omron PLCs and related automation systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment, electrical systems, and automation controls.
- Troubleshoot VFDs, relays, sensors, motor starters, and other industrial control components.
- Support equipment upgrades, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Rebuild vacuum pumps, conveyors, and other production-related mechanical equipment as required.
- Complete scheduled work orders and accurately document maintenance activities and repairs.
- Assist with equipment startups, line changeovers, and commissioning of new machinery.
- Communicate equipment status, maintenance findings, and operational updates across shifts.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Examples:
- Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, HMI systems, and industrial automation strongly preferred.
- Proven experience building, wiring, and installing control panels and electrical control systems.
- Demonstrated experience running conduit, pulling wire, and performing industrial electrical installations.
- Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial automation equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Understanding of electrical safety standards and safe work practices.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Dependability matters.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Technical School, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related training preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, or similar manufacturing electrical role.
- Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification preferred.