Maintenance Technician
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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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