Maintenance Technician III - Electrical

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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

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We are now hiring for ALL shifts !

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 fine-tuning 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 You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot VFD’s 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 co-workers 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

• 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…