Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Shift & Pay

3rd shift (9:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.). Monday through Friday.

Rate: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

• Safety:
  Ensure proper safety processes and techniques are followed.
• Project Realization:
  Contribute to installation of new machinery and equipment ensuring all necessary requirements are met.
• Preventative and Facility Maintenance:
  Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and testing of production‑relevant equipment to prevent breakdowns and meet legal and safety requirements.
• Troubleshooting and Repair:
  Systematically troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair breakdowns using electrical schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic equipment to minimize downtime.
• Electrical Work:
  Install, troubleshoot, and repair or replace electrical circuits and components. Understand control systems, PLC inputs/outputs, and basic set‑up parameters for VFDs.
• Mechanical Work:
  Cross‑train and support mechanical technicians for professional growth and development.
• Documentation:
  Effectively describe failures and repairs through written text when tracking maintenance tasks; make necessary changes to electrical schematics during upgrades or major modifications.
• Support and Communication:
  Communicate and cooperate with coworkers and supervisors across all departments to understand KRAIBURG TPE’s production process requirements, support uptime, and contribute to continuous improvement.

• Two (2) year technical school and/or 2–5 years of on‑the‑job training
• Safety oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Arc Flash training
• Twin screw extruder technology
• PLC input/output, motor controls, automation
• Metal fabrication (TIG/MIG, Oxy/AC torch, plasma cutter)
• Inspection and setup of VFDs
• Knowledge of NFPA and NEC regulations
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and electrical schematics
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
• Systematic troubleshooting
• Knowledge of hand tools and power tools
• Loss in weight feeders/dosing systems
• Operating vehicles and heavy‑lifting devices (forklift, scissor lift, cranes, etc.)
• Technology and software (CMMS, Word, Excel, InTouch, etc.)

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, critical illness, accidental coverage, retirement plan options, paid parental leave, paid holiday, and paid time off.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Plastics Manufacturing

KRAIBURG TPE () is a global manufacturer of custom thermoplastic elastomers. Founded in 2001, it is an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group and a leader in the field of TPE compounds. The company’s goal is to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable products for customer applications, serving automotive, industrial, consumer goods, and strictly regulated medical sectors. With more than 700 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the USA, and Malaysia, KRAIBURG TPE offers a large product portfolio processed by injection molding or extrusion.

The company is ISO 50001 certified at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites worldwide.

Location:

Lawrenceville, GA