×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia, 30169, USA
Listing for: Randstad USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-23
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75296 - 76336 USD Yearly USD 75296.00 76336.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you a high-level technician who thrives on solving complex mechanical puzzles? We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our client's team. This isn't just a "fix-it" job—it’s a critical role maintaining massive aluminum extrusion presses, heavy-duty material handling systems, and sophisticated thermal processing equipment.

If you have the technical grit to dismantle a multi-stage gearbox one day and troubleshoot a proportional hydraulic valve the next, we want to talk to you!

Training & Schedule Info:
Starting pay is $34.20/hr during the training period (M-F, 7 a–3 p, for approximately 90 days). After completion of training, the new hire will move to an assigned shift. Available assigned shifts include:
1) Weekday nights, 7 p–7 a (Mon‑Wed one week, Mon‑Thu the next);
2) Weekend nights, 7 p–7 a (Fri‑Sun one week, Thu‑Sun the next).

Annual salary is $75,296 – $76,336 per year.

Shift: third.

Work hours:

7 PM – 7 AM.

Minimum education:

high school.

Responsibilities
  • Systems Diagnosis & Overhaul: Troubleshoot, install, and overhaul complex machine tools, special-purpose machines, and heavy plant equipment with minimal supervision.
  • Mechanical Repair: Dismantle malfunctioning machinery, assess repair needs, and replace or refurbish worn internal components (bearings, gearboxes, and drive systems).
  • Precision Fluid Power Maintenance: Diagnose and repair high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including proportional valves, servo valves, and variable displacement pumps.
  • Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute rigorous PM schedules to ensure equipment longevity and minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Fabrication & Welding: Conduct structural welding, torch cutting, and custom metal fabrication to support machine repairs and facility upgrades.
  • Facilities Support: General plant upkeep, including maintenance of cooling towers and compressed air headers.
Technical Skills
  • Fluid Power: High-pressure ram/cylinder maintenance, oil filtration management, and pneumatic solenoid service.
  • Precision Mechanics: Laser and dial-indicator alignment, large-bore bearing installation, and multi-stage gearbox overhauling.
  • Schematic Literacy: Advanced proficiency in interpreting mechanical blueprints and circuit schematics.
  • Thermal & Material Handling: Repair of conveyor chains, high-temperature blower fans, and press die slides.
  • Fabrication: Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding plus industrial torch cutting.
Essential Functions
  • Wearing steel toe shoes.
  • Working in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
  • Manual lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Standing for 12 hours at a time.
  • Working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week.
  • Working weekends.
Skills
  • Hydraulic system maintenance (3 years of experience required).
  • Pneumatic system maintenance (3 years of experience required).
  • PLC experience (2 years of experience preferred).
  • Mechanical Maintenance (3 years of experience required).
  • Pump Repair (3 years of experience required).
  • Blueprint Reading (3 years of experience required).
  • Valve Troubleshooting/Repair (3 years of experience required).
  • Complex Equipment Installation (3 years of experience required).
  • Heavy Machinery Repair (3 years of experience required).
  • Bearings (3 years of experience required).
  • Gearboxes (3 years of experience required).
  • Structural Welding (3 years of experience required).
  • Metal Fabrication (3 years of experience required).
  • Torch Cutting (3 years of experience required).
  • Cooling Towers (3 years of experience required).
  • Preventive Maintenance (3 years of experience required).
  • 3 Phase Motors (3 years of experience required).
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 years.
  • Experience level:
    Experienced.
Education
  • High School (required).
EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Benefits
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment and life insurance offerings.
  • Short-term disability.
  • 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
#J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary