Maintenance Technician - Food MFG (McDonough)
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Salary: $30 - $40 per hour A bit about us: Our client is a growing food manufacturer in the McDonough GA area. Why join us?2-2-3 Schedule 4a - 4p or 4p - 4a $30 - $40 an hour (Depending on Experience) Job Details Job Description POSITION: Maintenance Technician
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
SCHEDULE: 2-2-3 rotating schedule (4:00 AM–4:00 PM or 4:00 PM–4:00 AM)
PAY RANGE: $30.50 – $40.00 per hour (based on experience) SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing both scheduled and day-to-day maintenance activities to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations in a modern food manufacturing facility. This role involves setting up, adjusting, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated production equipment across multiple functional areas, including processing, packaging, warehousing, quality, and sanitation. All work is performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, food safety standards, and company policies, with a strong emphasis on workplace safety. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, motors, pumps, and related machinery.
Diagnose, repair, or replace electrical control components including switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, and motor starters.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical power systems.
Utilize PLC-based control systems to diagnose and correct equipment issues; read and interpret ladder logic and use PLC software tools as required.
Complete work orders, inspections, adjustments, and preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
Collaborate closely with production, quality, and refrigeration teams to identify, resolve, and prevent equipment and process issues.
Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, ohm meters, and meggers to troubleshoot electrical systems.
Communicate maintenance activities, equipment status, and issues clearly to maintenance leadership.
Cross-train maintenance and production personnel to ensure adequate technical coverage across shifts.
Assist leadership with developing standard operating procedures, maintenance standards, and duty cycles for processing and packaging equipment.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, plans, and technical documentation.
Participate in safety initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively participate as a member of the facility safety team.
Support departmental goals related to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Training
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Technical school training or PLC certification preferred.
Experience & Technical Skills
Required working knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, mechanics, and basic power systems.
Experience in food manufacturing or packaging environments preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Manufacturing plant environment with frequent exposure to machinery and production processes.
Regular standing, bending, climbing, and working around equipment indoors and outdoors.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. INTERACTIONS
Works closely with internal employees across operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.
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