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Maintenance Electrician

Hanwha Advanced Materials America
Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026

Job Overview

The Maintenance Electrician will execute maintenance tasks, which require an in-depth technical knowledge of Electrical equipment. The technician will troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical aspects of machinery, and implement improvements as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Principal Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with appropriate safety policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to perform all maintenance activities related to his/her assigned action area, including planned tasks regarding predictive and preventive maintenance.
  • Apply problem solving skills to reduce the consequences of failure.
  • Take initiative and participate actively in problem analysis, identification of root causes and suitable permanent solutions.
  • Create improvement proposals and execute tasks resulting from improvement proposals.
  • Complete administrative tasks using the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Support operators by providing training.
  • Responsible for applying her/his maintenance experience and competence.
  • Responsible for responding to and resolving maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
  • Actively troubleshoot maintenance issues and tasks to ensure proper and timely resolution.
  • Perform duties as assigned.

Key Competencies/Abilities:

  • Continuously works to protect and enhance Hanwha’s reputation.
  • Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistent with the highest ethical standards. Good communication skills and positive attitude.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to appropriately conduct maintenance in a high stress manufacturing environment.

Job Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Proven experience and technical knowledge in highly automated manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.
  • 2 years of experience and technical knowledge in the areas of electrical maintenance of equipment, OR military experience in a technical field, or an associate degree in: Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT), Mechatronics, Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I), Electro-Mechanical, Automated Manufacturing technology (AMT), or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET). (JW)Journeyman Wireman, (JL) Journeyman Lineman, (JE) Journeyman Electrician.
  • Experience with 480-volt 3 phase wiring/120-volt single phase wiring/277-volt lighting/24-volt DC control wiring.
  • Must be able to use analog and digital multimeters.
  • Motor testing and diagnosis
  • Provide Electrical support for installation of new machinery
  • Proficient in both electrical and mechanical knowledge and skill set.
  • Basic hand / power tool familiarity
  • Preferred experience in a production environment.
  • The ability to read and interpret manufacturing specifications or work instructions.
  • Knowledge of and experience in industrial electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics in a manufacturing environment required
  • Experience changing out bearing and motors preferred
  • Basic computer skills required (i.e. Microsoft Office, email), including knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (i.e. SAP, Emaint, or Maximo)
  • Pumping system maintenance experience preferred
  • Conveyor system maintenance experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Availability to work any shift (weekends, holidays, and overtime).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to Operate a Forklift.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job such as lifting and moving up to 50lbs., standing for 8-12 hours per day, bending, squatting, or kneeling, climb stairs or ladders.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Must be able to perform all maintenance activities related to his/her assigned action area, including planned tasks regarding predictive and preventive maintenance.
  • Apply problem solving skills to reduce the consequences of failure.
  • Take initiative and participate actively in problem analysis, identification of root causes and suitable permanent solutions.
  • Create improvement proposals and execute tasks resulting from improvement proposals.
  • Complete administrative tasks using the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Support operators by providing training.
  • Responsible for applying her/his maintenance experience and competence.
  • Responsible for responding to and resolving maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
  • Actively troubleshoot maintenance issues and tasks to ensure proper and timely resolution.
  • Perform duties as assigned.

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)
  • Overnight Shift (Required)

We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 5% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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