Electrical Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Polyplex USA LLC | Decatur, Alabama

Position Type: Full-TimeShift: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts | 2-2-3 Schedule with a Two-Week Swing

Work Schedule & Environment

• 12-hour rotating shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule with a two-week day/night swing.

• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

• Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift.

• Must be able to work safely around moving machinery, electrical equipment, and other industrial hazards.

Compensation & Benefits

Polyplex USA offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:

Health & Insurance Benefits

Medical Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

• Dental Insurance – Guardian

• Vision Insurance – EyeMed

• Company-paid Team Life Insurance

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)

• Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Company-paid Identity Theft Protection

Retirement Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

• Company match of 3.5% when an employee contributes 6%, subject to plan terms

Paid Time Off

• 80 hours of accrued vacation

• 24 hours of accrued emergency leave

• 9 paid holidays

Benefits and paid leave are subject to applicable company policies, eligibility requirements, and plan provisions.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment failures throughout the manufacturing facility.

• Perform maintenance on industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and associated equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

• Perform mechanical repairs involving pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other industrial equipment.

• Conduct precise calibration, inspection, and adjustment of instruments and control devices.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.

• Assist Maintenance Engineers with complex troubleshooting and technical repairs.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and lubrication work orders.

• Inspect, test, and maintain manufacturing equipment to identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.

• Participate in the development and execution of preventive maintenance schedules and equipment condition-monitoring plans.

• Perform equipment inspections and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, inspection checklists, and work order documentation.

Equipment Installation & Continuous Improvement

• Support internal and external teams during installation, commissioning, and startup of new machinery and equipment.

• Assist Maintenance Engineers with equipment modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.

• Identify recurring equipment failures, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Recommend improvements to equipment performance, reliability, efficiency, and workplace safety.

• Participate in scheduled shutdowns, major repairs, and equipment overhauls.

Safety & Workplace Standards

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Apply proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety practices when servicing equipment.

• Maintain safe working conditions and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Follow 5S principles to maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas.

• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance activities, and safety hazards to supervisors and appropriate personnel.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About Polyplex

Founded in 1984 with a single polyester film manufacturing line in Khatima, India, Polyplex has grown into a global manufacturer with production and distribution operations across India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Polyplex USA LLC operates a continuous manufacturing facility in Decatur, Alabama, specializing in polyester film production. We are committed to operational excellence, employee safety, continuous improvement, and developing a skilled workforce to support our growing operations.

Join our team and help keep our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably!