Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electrical and PLC Focused)

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation in Blue Ridge, GA is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician with Strong Electrical and PLC Knowledge!

Are you mechanically inclined, have a strong electrical/PLC background, enjoy working with your hands, and like solving problems? Kismet Rubber Products is looking for a dependable Maintenance Technician to help keep our manufacturing facility and equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Join an established local manufacturer and enjoy a consistent day-shift schedule that leaves your evenings and weekends open for family, friends, and personal time.

Why Join Kismet?

• Pay: Minimum $24.50 per hour based on experience
• Four days per week, 10-hour shifts: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Enjoy a consistent day-shift schedule that keeps your evenings and weekends open for family, friends, and personal time. Overtime may be scheduled based on workload.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for dependable, motivated individuals who are safety-conscious, comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, and ready to offer reliable maintenance support for our manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do:

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will possess strong electrical and PLC expertise. This role will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated manufacturing equipment as well as perform basic general maintenance of building needs. The primary goal is to minimize manufacturing downtime and ensure optimal plant safety and efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs: Diagnose and repair automated system errors using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar software.
• Read Schematics: Interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical blueprints accurately.
• Repair Electrical Systems: Fix high/low voltage circuits, AC/DC drives, motors, and switchgears.
• Perform Preventive and Routine Equipment Maintenance: Execute scheduled PM tasks and repairs upon demand on robotics, conveyors, lathes, drill presses, mill port, and all other factory equipment.
• Perform Routine Building Maintenance: Implement basic, general maintenance of plumbing, electrical, and building needs throughout the plant and office areas.
• Calibrate Instruments: Adjust sensors, probes, encoders, and control valves for precise operation.
• Respond to Breakdowns: Provide rapid emergency repairs to keep production lines running safely. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and repair accordingly.
• Document Work: Record detailed logs of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Ensure Safety: Follow all OSHA regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash guidelines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Assist with equipment installation, adjustments, and repairs: May work with contractors or independently to install new equipment as needed.
• Identify potential equipment or safety issues: Notify management before potential equipment failures or safety concerns become larger problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
• PLC Skills: Proven ability to connect to PLCs, view ladder logic, and trace program faults.
• Electrical Expertise: Strong knowledge of 480V 3-phase power, control panels, and VFDs.
• Welding Skills: Proficient in both MIG and stick welding.
• Troubleshooting Abilities: Experience with mechanical troubleshooting and subsequent repair.
• Tools Proficiency: Expert use of digital multimeters, megohmmeters, and hand tools.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Technical degree or journeyman card preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 70 lbs.
• Stand for long periods.
• Climb ladders and stairs.
• Work in tight spaces.

Benefits:

Kismet offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Ready to Join Our Team?

Email your resume: Joyce@KismetRubberProducts.com

Or call Joyce: 706-426-0422 to schedule an appointment to apply in person.

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation

215 Industrial Blvd.

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

If you're looking for a hands-on position where your skills can make a difference every day, we'd like to hear from you. Come build your future with Kismet Rubber Products!

Kismet Rubber Products Corp. is a Drug-Free Certified Workplace. Drug screening is required as part of the application process. Violation of the company's attendance policy may affect eligibility for unemployment benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• List your PLC software experience.
• How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting and programming PLCs?

Experience:

• mechanical troubleshooting : 2 years (Required)
• Industrial ELECTRICAL Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25