Equipment Technician

Summary:

Equipment Technicians will provide administrative and operating support to the Maintenance team by organizing and maintaining maintenance-related documents, creating and updating records, initiating electronic approvals, inspecting/restocking maintenance-related supplies and equipment throughout the facility, entering preventive maintenance data, and other duties as assigned. This position will perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks on equipment to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions, including inspections, lubrication, and planning parts replacement. These tasks will be completed on a regular schedule to ensure proper machine performance. This position will also engage in production equipment maintenance to ensure continuous production, including troubleshooting and equipment modification. Also, Maintenance Technician will be involved with basic mechanical or electrical work as needed and as qualified.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and perform inspections, lubrication, parts replacements, and other preventative maintenance tasks based on a set schedule
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
• Collaborate with other workers to repair machines, machine parts, or equipment
• Prevent future equipment failures by completing routine line inspections and repair issues as they're identified
• Communicate, make a plan of action, and escalate issues identified during inspections in a timely manner
• Perform repairs to machines including equipment, filters, and wiring replacements
• Inventory machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs as needed
• Read and follow Work Instructions
• Manage work orders by monitoring, organizing, and registering them
• Work with other teams to collect information and present at weekly meetings
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP's during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Become familiar with production processes, equipment, and spare parts
• Become familiar and efficient with all phases of the computer system required for managing spare parts
• Spare warehouse management (proper quantity check, ordering, inventory management)
• Line change-over/verification. Lead line changeovers, verify proper function and quality is met before releasing the line for full production
• Regularly replace the fixturing tools (e.g. mold, cutter, sealing tool, etc.) required for production, adjust conditions, and ensure quality

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational Certificate or associate's degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 1 to 3+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Knowledge and experience with the production process, complex manufacturing, robotics, pneumatics, and more

Skills:

• MS Office Suite
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Analysis and critical thinking
• Make decisions based on data
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Assemble and disassemble mechanical, plumbing, and electrical parts and components

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.50 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Rotating shift

Ability to Commute:

• Ellabell, GA 31308 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ellabell, GA 31308: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person