Electrical Maintenance Specialist

About the Organization

Founded in 1879, Sandler is a family‑owned and operated company and ranks among the top twenty nonwoven manufacturers worldwide. The company develops and manufactures nonwoven products for acoustics, automotive, construction, home textiles, personal and health care, and filtration applications. The German facility employs more than 850 people and is regarded as a leadership center of nonwoven competence.

Sandler established its first overseas subsidiary in Perry, Georgia, in 2016. The U.S. investment established a production line that supplies nonwoven material to converters that produce personal hygiene and health‑care products. After four successful years of operation, a new nonwoven production line focusing on wipes applications is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2020. Using advanced technology and a state‑of‑the‑art system, this operation will primarily produce nonwovens for wipes applications.

With rapid growth, Sandler seeks motivated individuals to maintain momentum. Joining the team offers a rewarding career and opportunities for personal and professional advancement within the world's largest nonwoven textile manufacturer.

Sandler is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by law. The policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination. When possible, the company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employees may request accommodations through Human Resources.

Electrical Maintenance Specialist – Perry, GA

Sandler is a rapidly growing nonwoven manufacturer in Perry, GA. Growth offers opportunities for advancement. Sandler internally develops employees and rewards skill achievements through a pay‑for‑skills program.

Effectively perform maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure efficient production with minimal downtime. Facilitate maintenance processes by ordering spare parts, assisting contracted service providers, and communicating with machine suppliers. Provide training and mentorship to U.S. electrical maintenance personnel. Operate as a leadership team member to establish a cohesive, efficient working environment that aligns with company goals.

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production machinery, equipment, plant and utilities to meet or exceed production, waste, downtime and quality goals.
• Ensure optimal machine settings for efficient operations.
• Maintain equipment reliability by inspecting, troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Responsible for workplace safety and order/cleanliness of the workshop area.
• Assemble and program electrical measuring systems, control and monitoring systems, and set target values.
• Measure electrical indicators such as voltage, electricity, resistivity, analog and digital signals.
• Set machine functions and document operating values.
• Compare system parameters to target values and optimize settings and programs.
• Install, align, dismantle, repair and maintain industrial machinery and operations equipment.
• Apply measurement, testing and diagnostics to identify malfunctions and localize repairs, considering mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical interfaces.
• Install, replace and retool components.
• Assist with review of maintenance work by sub‑contractors to ensure proper task completion and with implementation of new work orders.
• Support mechanical and maintenance activities involving bearings, drives, pulleys, belts and cleaning oil filters.
• Provide support for special projects related to future installation and expansion plans.
• Contribute to building a strong foundation of skilled maintenance personnel for Sandler’s nonwoven production lines.

• Assist with training and…