Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Who: An experienced, hands-on Maintenance Mechanical Technician with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and at least five years of manufacturing maintenance experience.

What: Independently maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify complex manufacturing equipment while supporting preventive maintenance and developing junior technicians.

When: Full-time, 40 hours per week on 2nd shift.

Where: Gainesville, Georgia, in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility.

Why: Join a stable manufacturing operation where your advanced maintenance expertise will directly improve equipment reliability, safety, productivity, and overall plant performance.

Office Environment: This is a hands-on manufacturing-floor role requiring extended standing, equipment operation, climbing, bending, kneeling, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and work in hot and cold conditions.

Salary: Competitive compensation with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanical Technician to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and modification of complex manufacturing machinery and plant equipment.

This senior-level position is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional who can work independently, diagnose challenging mechanical problems, and help improve equipment reliability while supporting less experienced technicians. The role emphasizes strong mechanical expertise, preventive maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), workplace organization, and safe execution of maintenance activities.

• Independently plan and perform maintenance, repair, and modification of complex manufacturing equipment.

• Diagnose mechanical failures and perform equipment disassembly, repair, adjustment, and reassembly.

• Maintain and service conveyors, paint systems, chemical processing equipment, and other production machinery.

• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.

• Interpret technical drawings, sketches, schematics, specifications, and written instructions to complete maintenance activities.

• Perform equipment installations involving air, gas, and rigging systems.

• Complete basic electrical repairs and calculations involving watts, volts, amps, ohms, and electrical load requirements.

• Apply foundational PLC and automated equipment knowledge when troubleshooting manufacturing systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant support systems, including robotic and laser equipment where applicable.

• Identify equipment problems, recommend solutions, and communicate technical issues effectively to team members and leadership.

• Mentor and support junior technicians while promoting technical knowledge sharing across the maintenance organization.

• Operate powered industrial vehicles and overhead cranes after obtaining required certifications.

• Support 5S workplace organization and lead housekeeping audits.

• Support applicable quality and environmental management standards and initiatives.

• Complete special maintenance projects and other assigned responsibilities as required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Five or more years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and equipment troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including start/stop circuits, relays, and motor starters.

• Ability to perform basic electrical load calculations.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and…