Electrical Maint
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Polyplex USA LLC | Decatur, Alabama
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts | 2-2-3 Schedule with a Two-Week Swing
12-hour rotating shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule with a two-week day/night swing .
Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift.
Must be able to work safely around moving machinery, electrical equipment, and other industrial hazards.
Polyplex USA offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:
Health & Insurance Benefits
Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Dental Insurance – Guardian
Vision Insurance – Eye Med
Company-paid Team Life Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Company-paid Identity Theft Protection
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company match of 3.5% when an employee contributes 6%, subject to plan terms
Paid Time Off
80 hours of accrued vacation
24 hours of accrued emergency leave
9 paid holidays
Benefits and paid leave are subject to applicable company policies, eligibility requirements, and plan provisions.
Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical & Mechanical Maintenance
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment failures throughout the manufacturing facility.
Perform maintenance on industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and associated equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Perform mechanical repairs involving pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other industrial equipment.
Conduct precise calibration, inspection, and adjustment of instruments and control devices.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
Assist Maintenance Engineers with complex troubleshooting and technical repairs.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and lubrication work orders.
Inspect, test, and maintain manufacturing equipment to identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.
Participate in the development and execution of preventive maintenance schedules and equipment condition-monitoring plans.
Perform equipment inspections and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, inspection checklists, and work order documentation.
Support internal and external teams during installation, commissioning, and startup of new machinery and equipment.
Assist Maintenance Engineers with equipment modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
Identify recurring equipment failures, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Recommend improvements to equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and workplace safety.
Participate in scheduled shutdowns, major repairs, and equipment overhauls.
Safety & Workplace Standards
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Apply proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices when servicing equipment.
Maintain safe working conditions and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow 5S principles to maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas.
Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance activities, and safety hazards to supervisors and appropriate personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
About Polyplex
Founded in 1984 with a single polyester film…
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