Are you passionate about electrical and mechanical systems? We have an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Maintenance Technician at our state-of-the-art facility. This position operates on a night shift from 5 PM to 5 AM, Thursday to Saturday, and every other Wednesday, with a starting pay of $38.97 per hour. In this role, you'll collaborate with Operations, Quality Food Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety teams. If you thrive on problem-solving and want to make a significant impact in your career and our company, this position is perfect for you. We encourage creativity and welcome fresh perspectives to enhance our operations. A Taste of What You'll Be Doing: • Equipment Maintenance and PLC Expertise: Engage in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and immediate machine repairs, emphasizing programmable logic controllers. • Condition Analysis and Solution Provision: Identify and analyze production equipment issues using root cause analysis, interpreting schematics, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, including pneumatics, drives, hydraulics, and conveyors. • Innovation and Communication: Strive for enhanced plant efficiency and cost-saving measures while maintaining open communication with leads and supervisors on daily activities. We're Looking for Someone With: • High School diploma or GED. • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. • Knowledge of behavior-based safety systems. • Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform repetitive tasks, with the capability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. • An active Journeyman license (electrical) or equivalent PLC experience. What's Next: Applications for this position will be accepted through July 4th, 2025. After applying, your application will be reviewed by a recruiter, so please allow a few weeks for a response via email or phone. For insights into our hiring process and what we offer, visit our How We Hire page. If you need assistance during the application or hiring process, please reach out via email. Benefits: Our competitive benefits package typically includes medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, as well as an employee assistance program. We offer paid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave to promote work/life balance. Depending on eligibility, part-time employees may access some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Get to Know Us: At Kellanova, our vision is to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the potential of our iconic brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It, and Pop-Tarts. Our culture emphasizes boldness, creativity, and collaboration. We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are in the process of being acquired by Mars, which will shape the future of snacking and provide exciting opportunities for growth. Join us at Kellanova, where we strive to bring our best every day. Your passion and skills could be just what we're looking for! Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diverse applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Mechanic 1st Class, Cedartown, GA Arclin is currently looking for a Mechanic 1st Class for our Cedartown, GA location. Reporting into the Plant Engineering Manager this role is responsible for maintenance of plant equipment in a safe sound manner. Mechanic 1st Class Responsibilities: • Responsible for maintaining equipment in accordance with PSM (Process Safety Management) standards. • Accountable for driving continuous improvements in maintenance processes. • Responsible for conducting preventive inspections on equipment. • Ensure adherence to the department's safety program. • Ensure that jobs are completed in an environmentally sound manner. • Maintain plant equipment to ensure optimal performance. • Oversee the completion of QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) objectives. Mechanic 1st Class Qualifications: • Advanced completion of the maintenance training program or equivalent experience and skills. • High School Diploma or GED. • Ability to read and interpret manuals, work orders, and basic instructions for daily tasks. • Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for calculating materials, sizing requirements, and pipe fitting. • Strong problem-solving abilities, including handling multiple variables in complex situations. • Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. • Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift and carry materials as needed. • Capability to climb stairs and ladders. • Ability to kneel, bend, and stand for prolonged periods. • Physical dexterity to effectively use simple tools. • Job Function Demands: • Physical demands are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. • Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential functions. • Work Environment: • Exposure to both outdoor and indoor environments while performing repairs and preventive maintenance (PMs). • Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, high humidity, dust, chemicals, confined spaces, and elevated spaces. • Other Requirements: • All Arclin personnel must participate in all corporate safety training programs, as well as any site-specific safety training and policies. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Do you want to be on the cutting edge of the clean energy and climate tech industry? Are you excited about the intersection of renewable energy and the circular economy? We are too. And that's why we launched SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based recycling company. The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew, and ultimately recycle yesterday's solar panels for tomorrow's clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. And we need you to direct our field operations to help us become a leader in this new burgeoning sector in the renewable energy industry. About the role The Controls and Automation Engineer will be responsible for creating, supporting, optimizing, and enhancing the automation systems within our solar panel recycling facilities. This role requires fluency in both Mandarin and English to effectively communicate with our original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in China. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controls and automation, with experience in ladder logic, safety interlocks, and logging, as well as proficiency in Siemens PLC coding. Additionally, the candidate should be a strong project manager, capable of handling complex projects and using project management tools like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet. Responsibilities • Automation and Controls: Develop, implement, and optimize automation systems for mechanical machinery used in solar panel recycling. This includes programming and troubleshooting ladder logic, safety interlocks, and logging systems. Program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human-Machine Interfaces), and SCADA systems, with a strong focus on Siemens platforms (S7, TIA Portal). • Technical Communication: Act as a liaison between the company and the OEMs, ensuring clear communication and understanding of technical specifications and requirements in both Mandarin and English. • Documentation: Create detailed technical specifications for controls schemas, ensuring the Operations team can understand the basics of how the equipment works. Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for any programmatic changes made to the equipment. Create pseudo-code documentation that explains control algorithms to non-technical stakeholders. • Project Management: Lead and manage projects related to equipment automation and optimization, utilizing project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet to ensure timely and successful project completion. Work with vendors and contractors to source control system components and software, ensuring compatibility and performance standards. • On-Site Support (REC1): Periodically spend several weeks or months at our facility in Odessa, TX, to observe and improve the controls on the equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. • On-Site Support (REC2): If not based here, periodically spend several weeks at our facility in Mesa, AZ, to observe and improve the controls on the equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. • On-Site Support (REC3): If not based here, periodically spend weeks at a time at our facility in Cedartown, GA, to observe and improve the controls on the equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. • Overseas Support: Occasional multi-week travel to China may be required to meet with OEMs and develop technologies there. • Safety and Compliance: Ensure all automation systems meet safety standards and regulatory compliance, implementing necessary safety interlocks and protocols. • Teamwork: Collaborate with the production and maintenance teams to ensure that control systems meet operational needs and safety standards. • Safety: Ensure all automation systems meet safety standards and regulatory compliance, implementing necessary safety interlocks and protocols. • Troubleshooting: Quickly and safely resolve hardware and software issues related to control systems to minimize downtime and enhance industrial system and equipment performance. • Maintenance: Conduct preventive maintenance, calibrations, and system upgrades for control and automation hardware and software. • Implementation: Assist in the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment, ensuring it is integrated into the control system infrastructure. Monitor system performance and apply diagnostic tools to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements. • Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in control systems technology, specifically in Siemens-based platforms. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering • Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls and automation, with a strong focus on ladder logic programming, safety interlocks, and logging. • Languages: Fluency in Mandarin and English is required. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Siemens PLC coding • Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience using tech-enabled project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet. • Travel: Ability to travel between China and the United States, with required visa for both countries. • Location: Full-time position can be based in the Mesa, AZ, Cedartown, GA or Odessa, TX recycling facilities. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a team environment. • Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities. • Computer Skills: Proficient in rapid communications using a mobile device and laptop. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite You will be working alongside a highly successful team who deliver amazing innovative work in the solar PV industry! You don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you think this role is for you but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right person for this role. You will be working alongside a highly successful team who deliver amazing innovative work in the solar PV industry! The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew and ultimately recycle yesterday's solar panels for tomorrow's clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. Solar power is one of the most powerful tools humanity has in our fight against climate change. But for solar to truly scale to its full potential, we need to create renewable supply chains and a vibrant secondary market for upcycled panels and recycled materials. Since its launch in 2022, SOLARCYCLE has assembled a world-class management team with experience scaling companies and organizations such as Amazon, Nextracker, Sierra Club, Solaria, and SunPower. The company has secured high-volume contracts with industry leaders such as AES, EDF Renewables North America, EDP Renewables North America, Greenbacker, Ørsted, Qcells, Silfab, Silicon Ranch, and Sunrun. This is the next frontier - ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable and domestic supply of the critical minerals needed for the next wave of solar. We exist to make clean energy massively scalable and even more sustainable by radically advancing recycling technology and infrastructure for the solar industry. If this resonates with you, we really want to meet you.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Cedartown, GA, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical education, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally span three to four years, involving extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 46,398 mechanical workers nationwide, with wages averaging around $601 per week in Cedartown, GA. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Aspiring mechanical trade professionals can explore apprenticeship opportunities through trade schools, unions, and industry platforms, leading to a rewarding career with the potential to earn over $658.50 per week for experienced workers.
