Maintenance Technician III - Electrical

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The starting pay rate for this position is $41.84/hr $1.50 Shift Differential


The Maintenance Technician III Electrical position requires advanced or mastered understanding for troubleshooting maintenance and repair of plant electrical & electronic systems. There is a strong emphasis on the troubleshooting and finetuning of electrical PLC and drives to ensure equipment and systems are operating at peak production requirements. This technician responds to all critical and emergency issues within the facility and is responsible for prioritizing multiple demands and making independent decisions based on critical needs. Additionally this position will provide guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians I and II within the facility.

Position

Maintenance Technician III Electrical

Location

USA Decatur AL

How Youll Create Possibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain troubleshoot repair and improve hydraulic pneumatic electrical and mechanical equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot VFDs and Servo Drives setting and adjusting parameters and replacement of such devices
• Maintain troubleshoot and repair hydraulic pneumatic electrical mechanical equipment and pumps
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete shop records and use reporting systems following established procedures
• Adjust manufacturing equipment and test machinery for accuracy
• Provide quick response to maintenance requests and calls from maintenance leadership and manufacturing operations teams
• Follow safe work methods and procedures to avoid injury to self and coworkers or damage to company property including use of all required personal protective equipment following safety precautions (e.g. LOTO) ensuring machine guards etc.
• Follow proper housekeeping standards to ensure clean and organized maintenance work areas

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma GED or GED equivalent AND
  • Associates Degree in Electrical Electronics Mechanical field or similar with minimum 5 years experience in electrical maintenance in an industrial/manufacturing environment OR
  • Equivalent trade school certification/license with minimum 5 years experience in the electrical field with experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical training with military service with 7 years experience in maintenance in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Possess demonstrated experience working with 480V 220V 120V and low volt DC electrical controls and systems and the ability to read and understand electrical pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
• Must have demonstrated work experience with AC/DC power and process logic controllers (PLC) used in manufacturing
• Must be team oriented and work well with others
• Proven ability to work with these factors:
  • Perform work in a loud/noisy environment
  • Change shifts and work overtime and weekends as required
  • Work with parts/equipment which may be hot cold and/or wet
  • Work outside in all weather conditions and work at heights
  • Use a wide range of powered tools and hand tools and vibratory tools/equipment
  • Operate motorized equipment including but not limited to scissor lifts JLGs fork trucks etc.
• Must be capable of attaining annual medical clearance for respirator usage as well as clearance for all areas of the plant
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation including but not limited to:
  • Intermittently sit or stand with frequent walking.
  • Occasionally lift or move component parts up to 50 lbs.
  • Pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs.
  • Use hands to handle or feel parts grasp squeeze pinch manual dexterity.
  • Reach with hands and arms stoop twist kneel crouch bend at the waist or crawl.
  • Talk and hear use close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and peripheral vision.
  • May be exposed to outside weather conditions prevalent at the time.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and /or humid conditions; high precarious places fumes or airborne particles foam rooms and caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Desired Characteristics:

• Technical certifications a strong plus
• Experience working with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) Analog and digital AC/DC drive systems pneumatic/hydraulic systems
• Mechanical aptitude ability to understand basic mechanical concepts and relationships

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trustbased organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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