Electrical Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

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 heavily 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• 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 a daily and monthly activity report
• Controls 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
• Collaborate 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
• Supports and conduct 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, to include attendance at safety meetings; conducts safety meetings when necessary
• Supports the Maintenance Supervisor as needed

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required

Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• 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 (TMP) 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience in Welding (GMAW/MIG/FSW/Laser) and Press Process
• 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, some walking within and between buildings
• Overtime as needed
• Frequent travel with possible overnight or extended stays

*This role will provide direct support to 2nd shift operations*