Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Electrical Maintenance Technician provides first-line technical support for all production and assembly machinery, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation across the facility. This role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, automation support, and equipment reliability, while also performing mechanical maintenance as needed. The technician plays a key role in minimizing downtime, executing preventive maintenance strategies, supporting new equipment installations, and partnering with Engineering and Operations to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plans equipment Preventative Maintenance schedules, shutdowns, and repairs with management
• Controls equipment downtime, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and organization/housekeeping improvements
• Produces daily and monthly activity reports
• Manages equipment materials and spare parts accuracy for items under repair
• Carries out the Time-Based Maintenance Preventive Maintenance module in SAP system
• Reports results and improvement plans for Maintenance activities
• Collaborates with Engineering for new equipment installation
• Reviews and supports the efficient maintenance of equipment, provides weekly and monthly reports
• Reviews weekend plans, shutdown plans, Preventive Maintenance plans, one-point lessons, and the maintenance manual
• Ensures accuracy of equipment materials and spare parts
• Provides detailed lists of equipment inconsistencies with countermeasures
• Supports and updates improvements to equipment and parts repairs
• Conducts troubleshooting for equipment failures
• Creates a breakdown repair equipment manual for future repairs
• Assesses and coordinates departmental training needs and develops training plans
• Maintains Personal Protective Equipment per OSHA and Mobis Alabama standards
• Complies with and promotes safety in the workplace, including attendance at safety meetings; conducts safety meetings when necessary
• Supports the Maintenance Supervisor as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment
• Electrical troubleshooting experience - hands-on work with motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with automation components - exposure to VFDs, proximity sensors, photoeyes, safety circuits, and control panels
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) techniques
• Use of industrial tools and diagnostic equipment - multimeters, torque tools, alignment tools, etc.
• Working knowledge of schematics and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of servo motors and controls
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge - understanding of valves, cylinders, actuators, and air systems
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps
• Strong safety awareness - understanding of LOTO, electrical safety, and safe machine practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in welding (GMAW/MIG/FSW/Laser) and press processes
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience in battery manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand 2D/3D drawings and knowledge of design tools
• ERP experience

Working Conditions

• Office setting, with some walking within and between buildings
• Overtime as needed
• Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended stays
• Direct support to 2nd shift operations