Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

This role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical production equipment in a large, modern food manufacturing facility. The technician reads and interprets manuals and work orders, performs routine calibration and preventive maintenance, and ensures that production machinery and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to determine the scope of required maintenance and service.
• Perform routine calibration and preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production machines and support equipment.
• Maintain and repair electrical equipment, including electric motors, control boxes, welders, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all conveyor systems, including both electrical and mechanical components.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with mechanical, electric, and hydraulic motors, as well as associated electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters to verify electrical conditions, identify faults, and ensure safe operation.
• Apply knowledge of 3-phase power, VFDs, and control circuits to safely install, adjust, and troubleshoot motor and drive systems.
• Follow established safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices while performing maintenance and repair work.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately and communicate equipment status to supervisors and production staff.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a multi craft or multiskilled maintenance technician with a 50/50 mix of mechanical and electrical skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 3-phase power systems and industrial electrical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic understanding of control circuits.
• Ability to maintain and repair electric motors, control boxes, welders, and related industrial equipment.
• Skill in troubleshooting and maintaining conveyor systems, including both mechanical and electrical components.
• Familiarity with the use of multimeters and understanding of readings such as OL (open line/open loop).
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and their primary purpose in controlling motor speed and torque.
• Understanding of color codes for AC 3-phase motor wiring and low-voltage DC control wiring.
• Ability to recognize standard electrical symbols, including the symbol for ground.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Job Details

• Location: Villa Rica, GA
• Pay: $30 - $40/hr
• Schedule: 223 Schedule, 60hrs one week, 36hrs the second week (rotates)
• Shifts Available:
• Day: 5am - 5pm
• Night: 5pm - 5am

Why Work Here?

Join a large, established food manufacturing facility that holds a dominant share of its market and offers long-term stability and growth opportunities. Enjoy competitive wages based on experience, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, and a generous 401(k) program to support your financial future. Benefit from tuition assistance to continue developing your skills and career, along with paid time off that supports a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

Work in a modern, climate-controlled food manufacturing facility that maintains comfortable temperatures overall, with some areas operating at cooler conditions due to production requirements. The environment includes industrial production lines, conveyor systems, electric motors, welders, PLC-controlled equipment, and a variety of electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Technicians typically work on the production floor and in maintenance areas, using standard industrial tools and test equipment such as multimeters and working around 3-phase power and control circuits. Appropriate industrial attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety while working around machinery and electrical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Villa Rica, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Villa Rica, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.