What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift position at Voith Group?
About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith Paper is hiring for:
Electronic Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift
Florence, MS
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Reasons you’ll love working here:
- Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- 401K with generous company match
- Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
- Tuition reimbursement
Position Summary
The Electronic Maintenance Technician is responsible for calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment throughout the facility. This role partners closely with the mechanical maintenance team to ensure reliable operations, minimize downtime, and support overall facility performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, and calibrate industrial control and power distribution systems.
- Perform preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial equipment.
- Maintain accurate equipment records, including maintenance logs, manuals, and technical drawings.
- Prioritize and execute work based on work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and calibration requirements.
- Respond to maintenance requests from department managers to support operational efficiency.
- Oversee and evaluate work performed by third-party contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
- Maintain equipment in accordance with OEM and Voith standards for safety, reliability, and performance.
- Follow all OSHA and company safety regulations and procedures.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends as required.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems up to 600V, including troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to diagnose and repair both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and machine documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with electric motors, drives, and PLC systems.
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication systems troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with automation integration processes.
- Understanding of current NEC (National Electrical Code) standards.
- Experience with conduit bending and installation (EMT and rigid).
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree or higher in Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (relevant military training considered).
OR
- 3 – 5 years experience as an E&I Technician or Industrial Electrician in a manufacturing environment.
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.