Job Title: System Support Specialist
Location: LaGrange, GA 30240
Duration: 6 months Assignment
Shift/Hours: Mid Shift: 10AM-6PM (work 7 hours, 1-hour unpaid lunch) & Night Shift: 1PM-9PM (work 7 hours, 1 hour unpaid lunch)
Note: Must be able and willing to work Sunday-Thursday AND Monday-Friday (site is closed on Saturdays) on both the mid and night shifts. Must work holidays.
 
About the Role:

• The System Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the maximum availability and performance of advanced production, manufacturing, and automation equipment.
• This hands-on role involves comprehensive installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• You will work independently under limited supervision to perform complex breakdown analysis, preventative maintenance (PM), equipment upgrades, machinist and technical skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• You will be based at our LaGrange, Georgia print plant and will report to the Associate Director, Production.

 
You Have:

• Machining: Proven proficiency in operating and setting up manual machining tools (lathes, mills, grinders) and machining processes.
• Diagnostics: Proven experience with logical troubleshooting (diagnostics, problem-solving) for electro-mechanical equipment.
• Electrical: Competent in fundamental electrical skills for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Reading Schematics: Ability to read and apply knowledge from mechanical drawings (hydraulic/pneumatic), electrical schematics, and detailed part/component blueprints.
• Tools: Must have and be proficient with standard hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (multimeters/DVM, micrometers, calipers).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently lift and/or move materials up to 70 pounds; frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working in conditions near noise.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willing and flexible to work various shifts, including overtime if needed, weekends, holidays, and on-call if needed.

 
Responsibilities (You Will):
Troubleshooting and Repair:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair failures in advanced production, manufacturing, and automation equipment.
• This includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Preventative Maintenance (PM):

• Inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform routine, predictive, and preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications and computerized PM schedules/data.

System Diagnostics:

• Utilize electrical test equipment (e.g., Digital voltmeter, oscilloscopes) to troubleshoot electrical circuitry down to the component level, including control circuits, AC/DC drives (VFDs), and basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays).

Controls Systems:

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controls systems.
• Experience with setup, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs is highly valued.

Mechanical Systems:

• Perform maintenance on heavy mechanical systems, including, but not limited to, gear boxes, chain drives, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings, compressors, and hydraulic/pneumatic components (cylinders, pumps, valves).

Facility Support:

• Conduct maintenance and adjustment/repair of building mechanical systems (e.g., air compressors, HVAC systems) and power distribution systems as required.

Machining & Fabrication:

• Operate machining tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment to produce, repair, or reproduce replacement parts and components for machinery.

Fabrication:

• Fabricate, modify, and repair machine parts, tooling, and fixtures from various materials according to blueprints, technical specifications, or reverse-engineered samples, if required.

Precision Measurement:

• Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges) to ensure all machined parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards.

Technical Interpretation:

• Read, analyze, and interpret complex mechanical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical procedures/manuals to make necessary repairs, adjustments, and to fabricate components.

Documentation, Safety, & Teamwork:

• Create and close work orders using asset management systems, documenting labor hours, equipment status, failures, and parts used (including machined components). Complete a detailed shift report as required.

Inventory:

• Test inventory items, such as electronic control boards, periodically. Assist in developing, maintaining, and managing parts ordering and inventory.

Safety and Standards:

• Enforce and adhere to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, Hot Work procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Mentorship and Teamwork:

• Work effectively in a team-based environment, collaborating with production staff, maintenance colleagues, and potentially providing support or mentorship.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 33.00/hr.