ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II – Multiple Shifts

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? 

An Electrical Maintenance Technician II is responsible for being thoroughly familiar with all Decatur plant equipment and staying current in "State of the art" developments in electronics. Responsibilities also include instructing other maintenance people in theory and application as it pertains to maintenance of controls, as well as recommending preventative maintenance procedures,
assisting in troubleshooting, repair, and modification of equipment.

Position

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II – Multiple Shifts

Location

USA, Decatur, AL

How You'll Create Possibilities

• 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 

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent and
  • Associates Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical field or similar with 3 or more years of experience in electrical maintenance in an industrial/manufacturing environment, OR
  • Equivalent trade school certification/license with 3 or more years of experience in the Electrical field with experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical training with military service with 5 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.
• Work overtime and weekends as required to complete work & projects
• Proven ability to work with these factors:
  • Perform work in a loud/noisy environment
  • 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 medical clearance for respirator usage as well as clearance for all areas of the plant
• Perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation, including, but not limited to:
  • Intermittently sit or stand with frequent walking.
  • Occasionally lift or move component parts up to 50 lbs.  
  • Pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs.
  • Use hands to handle or feel parts - grasp, squeeze, pinch, manual dexterity.
  • Reach with hands and arm