Maintenance Technician

2 days ago

McDonough, GA, United States The Judge Group Full-time

Location: McDonough, GA

Salary: $36.00 USD Hourly - $40.00 USD Hourly

4 AM – 4 PM | 2-On | 2-Off | 3-On

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 day‑shift role offers strong pay, advanced equipment, and a team culture built on safety, quality, and reliability.

Compensation & Perks

  • Earn up to $112,000 total in your first year, depending on experience (hourly rate + overtime)
  • 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, pushbuttons, contactors, 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, SQF2000, 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 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.

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