Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Warehouse Manager/Maintenance Manager

Location: Covington, GA

Schedule: Monday to Thursday 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM; overtime on Fridays as needed

Job Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Pay Range: $30.00+/hr. (commensurate with experience); paid weekly (on Thursdays)

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure optimal production performance. This position supports a colored pigment manufacturing and distribution facility where uptime, safety, and quality standards are essential.

• Be familiar with the DPP Health and Safety Manual.
• Wear PPE according to the DPP Health and Safety Manual.
• Follow all DPP Safety Procedures.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment, including mixers, blenders, conveyors, dust collectors, and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, ensuring timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in equipment installation, modifications, and upgrades for improved efficiency and safety.
• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure such as lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and basic building systems.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repairs in maintenance logs.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and communicate supply needs to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Collaborate with production staff to resolve equipment‑related issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurring problems.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns during assigned shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years in industrial maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, CMMS systems).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk for extended periods, and work in hot, cold, or dusty environments while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, with occasional exposure to pigments, dust, and chemicals (appropriate PPE provided).
• Walking, talking, hearing, standing, and vision are required over 95% of the time, while bending, stooping, and twisting are required about 40% of the time. Bending, stooping, and twisting are required about 40% of the time, sitting and feeling are required 5% of the time, and reaching is required about 20% of the time. Pushing and pulling are required over 95% of the time.
  
  Low levels of lifting (10 pounds or less) are required about 10% of the time, while medium levels of lifting and carrying (20 to 40 pounds) are required more than 50% of the time. High levels of lifting (over 40 pounds) are required 40% of the time.
• Collaborative work environment with production, quality, and safety teams.
• Participation in periodic safety training and equipment certifications as required.

This job description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed.

• Be part of a dynamic team in a growing company.
• Work in a hands‑on, innovative environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (eligible 1st of the month following 60 days of continuous…