Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance Technician

HiFyve is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician for a leading Manufacturing company!

Salary: $30–$42 per hour, depending on experience and level

Shift:

• Monday–Wednesday: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Thursday–Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Overtime: Approximately 6 hours per week, with additional overtime opportunities as needed

Location: Black Creek, GA

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and perform routine, emergency, and unscheduled repairs on CNC machines, lathes, servo motors, and other complex production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair complex machinery, machine tools, and specialized production equipment.
• Observe and test machinery using voltmeters, precision measuring instruments, and other diagnostic tools to identify malfunctions.
• Service and repair mechanical components, including pumps, motors, shafts, bearings, and spindles.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics, machine manuals, technical specifications, and complicated drawings.
• Plan repair procedures and machine, fabricate, fit, and align replacement parts as needed.
• Perform power distribution troubleshooting and identify equipment component failures.
• Map and control I/O, PLC, and CNC systems as required.
• Perform facility and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Record and track maintenance schedules and completed work.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and support 6S initiatives.
• Safely isolate hazardous energy and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Use a variety of hand, power, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Support additional maintenance projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment for Level 3 candidates.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment for Level 4 candidates.
• Technical training, apprenticeship experience, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge with experience servicing and repairing pumps, motors, shafts, bearings, and spindles.
• Experience maintaining and repairing CNC equipment, servo motors, controls wiring, and programmable controllers.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and specifications.
• Advanced experience using hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and hydraulic tools.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous-energy isolation procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work effectively under deadlines and pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Level 4 candidates should have experience with PLC/CNC I/O mapping and control.
• Intermediate understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to participate in training and continued skill development.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to meet applicable employment eligibility and compliance requirements.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay of $30–$42 per hour, based on experience and level.
• Multiple day and night shift opportunities.
• Approximately 6 hours of overtime per week, with additional opportunities as needed.
• Climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a private, non-union manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and technology.
• A supportive workplace focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and perform physical maintenance tasks throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working around machinery, industrial equipment, noise, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).