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3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia, 30169, USA
Listing for: Randstad USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
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, which is M-F, 7a-3p, for ~ 90 days. Following completion of training, the new hire will then move to their assigned shift. Available assigned shifts include the following:

  • Weekday nights, 7p-7a;

    Mon-Wed one week and Mon-Thu the next.
  • Weekend nights, 7p-7a;
    Fri-Sun one week and Thur-Sun the next.

salary: $75,296 - $76,336 per year

shift:
Third

work hours: 7 PM - 7 AM

education:
High School

Responsibilities Core 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.
The essential functions of this role include:
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • working in a non-temperature controlled environment
  • manual lifting up to 50lbs
  • standing for 12 hours at one time
  • working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week
  • working weekends
Skills
  • hydraulic system maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
  • pneumatic system maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
  • PLC experience (2 years of experience is preferred)
  • Mechanical Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
  • Pump Repair (3 years of experience is required)
  • Blueprint Reading (3 years of experience is required)
  • Valve Troubleshooting/Repair (3 years of experience is required)
  • Complex Equipment Installation (3 years of experience is required)
  • Heavy Machinery Repair (3 years of experience is required)
  • Bearings (3 years of experience is required)
  • Gearboxes (3 years of experience is required)
  • Structural Welding (3 years of experience is required)
  • Metal Fabrication (3 years of experience is required)
  • Torch Cutting (3 years of experience is required)
  • Cooling Towers (3 years of experience is required)
  • Preventive Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
  • 3 Phase Motors (3 years of experience is required)
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 years
  • Experience level:
    Experienced

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