
Maintenance Electrician Technician, Lead
GF (Georg Fischer) · Little Rock, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at GF (Georg Fischer) (industrial) in Little Rock, AR.
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Robotics, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $46k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 27 maintenance technician openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $60k–$75k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 74%
- Welding 48%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: GF (Georg Fischer) in Little Rock
6 other open roles at this site.
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- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Process Engineer · Process
- Extrusion Technician (3rd Shift) · Manufacturing · Technician
- Quality Control Technician · Quality · Technician
- Manufacturing Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from GF (Georg Fischer)As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
include working with electrical systems ranging up to 480V, diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment, and installing electrical components and apparatus.
The technician interprets and follows electrical codes, schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical specifications while utilizing hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment. This position also provides leadership in ensuring preventive maintenance programs are completed efficiently and in compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- ◆Installs power supply wiring and conduct for newly installed machines and equipment, such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage testers.
- ◆Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment.
- ◆Detects malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
- ◆Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as machine repairer, maintenance and tool maker, maintenance, to diagnose malfunction.
- ◆Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools.
- ◆Diagnoses and repairs or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
- ◆Replace electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
- ◆May push buttons and press keys on robot controller, teach pendant, and programmable controller to program automated machinery, such as robots, to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
- ◆May plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
- ◆May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- ◆Performs advanced troubleshooting and repair tasks on building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural components.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- ✓Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
- ✓Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for industrial equipment and facility systems.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical specifications.
- ✓Knowledge of electrical codes, safety regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- ✓Experience with PLC programming and automated machinery preferred.
- ✓Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
- ✓Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- ✓Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
Education and Experience
- ✓High School Diploma or GED is required.
- ✓May be required to hold electrician's license.
- ✓Five (5) to seven (7) years manufacturing, Engineering or related experience preferred.
- ✓Three (3) years' experience supervising / leading a 24/7 maintenance team.
- ✓Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience of PLC programming is preferred.
- ✓Experience implementing and maintaining preventive maintenance programs preferred.
Working Conditions / Physical
Requirements
- ✓Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to varying temperatures.
- ✓Exposure to production equipment noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, and fumes.
- ✓Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting.
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move irregular or heavy objects as needed.
- ✓Ability to perform overhead lifting and work in confined or elevated spaces when required.
- ✓Visual ability to inspect equipment, read technical documents, and distinguish details at close and long distances.
- ✓Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and smaller amounts frequently throughout the workday.
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At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.
The Lead Maintenance Electrician Technician is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, and reliability of building infrastructure and industrial equipment. This role performs advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
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