Electrical Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Role OverviewThe Electrical Maintenance Technician provides first‑line technical support for all production and assembly machinery, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation across the facility. This role focuses heavily on electrical troubleshooting, automation support, and equipment reliability, while also performing mechanical maintenance as needed. The technician plays a key role in minimizing downtime, executing preventive maintenance strategies, supporting new equipment installations, and partnering with Engineering and Operations to drive continuous improvement.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)Plans equipment Preventative Maintenance schedules, shutdowns, and repairs with management
Controls equipment downtime, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and organization/housekeeping improvements
Produces a daily and monthly activity report
Controls equipment materials and spare parts accuracy for items under repair
Carries out the Time-Based Maintenance Preventive Maintenance module in SAP system
Reports results and improvement plans for Maintenance activities
Collaborate with Engineering for new equipment installation
Reviews and supports the efficient maintenance of equipment, provides weekly and monthly reports
Reviews weekend plans, shutdown plans, Preventive Maintenance plans, one-point lessons, and the maintenance manual
Ensures accuracy of equipment materials and spare parts
Provides detailed lists of equipment inconsistencies with countermeasures
Supports and updates improvements to equipment and parts repairs
Supports and conduct troubleshooting for equipment failures
Creates a breakdown repair equipment manual for future repairs
Assesses and coordinates departmental training needs and develops training plans
Maintains Personal Protective Equipment per OSHA and Mobis Alabama standards
Complies with and promotes safety in the workplace, to include attendance at safety meetings; conducts safety meetings when necessary
Supports the Maintenance Supervisor as neededAUTHORITY & SCOPEThis role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)Required Education & Experience:High school diploma or GED2–5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment. Electrical troubleshooting experience - hands‑on work with motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits in a manufacturing environment
Experience with automation components - exposure to VFDs, proximity sensors, photoeyes, safety circuits, and control panels
Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TMP) techniques
Use of industrial tools and diagnostic equipment - multimeters, torque tools, alignment tools, etc
Working Knowledge of Schematics and Electrical SystemsWorking Knowledge of Servo Motors and ControlsWorking Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance PracticesHydraulics and pneumatics knowledge - understanding of valves, cylinders, actuators, and air systems
Knowledge of centrifugal PumpsStrong safety awareness - understanding of LOTO, electrical safety, and safe machine practices
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointGood written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and technical skills
Preferred Education & Experience:Experience in Welding (GMAW/MIG/FSW/Laser) and Press ProcessExperience in automotive manufacturing environment
Experience in battery manufacturing environment
Ability to understand 2D/3D drawings and knowledge of design toolsERP experience
Working Conditions:Office setting, some walking within and between buildings
Overtime as needed
Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended stays
- This role will provide direct support to 2nd shift operations*
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