Maintenance Technician; Nights

Position: Maintenance Technician (Nights) (1160530)

Location:
McDonough, GA

Salary: $36.00 USD Hourly - $40.00 USD Hourly

Description

4 PM – 4 AM | 2‑On / 2‑Off / 3‑On Rotation

Looking for a hands‑on role where your mechanical and electrical skills keep a modern, high‑speed food production facility running? Join a billion‑dollar manufacturer producing ready‑to‑eat and ready‑to‑cook products . This night‑shift role offers strong pay, advanced equipment, and a team culture built on safety, quality, and reliability.

Compensation & Perks

• Earn up to $115,000 total in your first year , depending on experience (hourly rate + overtime + night shift differential)
• Get paid weekly
• Excellent benefits package starting day one
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with a growing food manufacturer
• Local candidates only — no relocation offered

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant machinery: mixers, conveyors, compressors, motors, pumps
• Repair/replace control devices: switches, sensors, push buttons, contractors, motor starters
• Maintain oven components: burners, valves, bearings, scrapers
• Work on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power systems
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
• Operate metalworking equipment: welders, drill press, grinders, sheet metal tools
  
  Monitor and record environmental conditions (e.g., wastewater measurements)
• Collaborate with production, refrigeration, and warehouse teams
• Assist in developing SOPs and duty cycles for equipment maintenance
• Participate in plant safety, SQF
  2000, health, and environmental programs
• Support boiler and hot water systems maintenance

What You Bring

• High School Diploma/GED required (Technical College or PLC Certification preferred)
• 5+ years mechanical/electrical maintenance experience (hydraulic/pneumatic + PLC troubleshooting)
• 4+ years in manufacturing (food manufacturing/packaging strongly preferred)
• Skilled with electrical meters, maintenance tools, and metalworking equipment
• Experience with boiler/hot water systems
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to interpret schematics, plans, and O&M manuals
• Physically able to stand, bend, climb, and lift 50 lbs regularly

Why You’ll Love It

This isn’t just another maintenance job — it’s a chance to work with state‑of‑the‑art food production equipment , earn strong pay with overtime and shift differential , and be part of a team that values your expertise. You’ll cross‑train, grow your skillset, and play a key role in keeping a billion‑dollar operation running smoothly.

Ready to put your skills to work and make great money on nights in McDonough?