Maintenance Technician - Electrical

ADVICS Manufacturing Georgia, L.L.C. LaGrange, Georgia

Department:

Maintenance

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Category:
Hourly
Salaried - Exempt

Direct Reports:

None

To support the manufacture of high-quality brake pads in a safe and efficient manner.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems for all plant machinery, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults and system malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Install, test, and support new electrical equipment, ensuring proper connections and system integration.
• Use analog and digital multimeters, scopes, and other diagnostic tools to evaluate circuits and components.
• Monitor machinery for electrical performance issues such as overheating, irregular signals, or degraded components.
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams to implement electrical upgrades or system improvements.
• Create, track, and complete electrical maintenance work orders in the database.
• Collect performance and fault data from inspections and maintenance logs to guide repair priorities.
• Assist with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs, specifically focusing on electrical components.
• Follow OSHA electrical safety guidelines, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and 5S standards.
• Ensure adherence to industry electrical codes and standards during maintenance and installations.
• Help source electrical replacement parts and maintain stock for commonly used components.
• Coordinate with contractors or vendors for specialized electrical services when needed.
• Support shutdown prep by securing and safely disabling all plant electrical and mechanical systems.

Associate degree or higher in Industrial Maintenance (Preferred). With 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. A combination of education and related experience will be considered. Strong knowledge of electrical control systems, automation, PLC work and machine troubleshooting. Experience with digital and analog AC/DC amplifiers, and servomotor repair. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems repairs (desired but not required).

Communication – Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with other using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Reliability – Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.

Problem Solving – Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks;

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