Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pay up to $34 per hour

Responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of production equipment and facility systems. This role supports both day-to-day maintenance operations and long-term improvement initiatives through troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance planning, and supporting capital equipment projects. The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, improving manufacturing processes, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of production equipment and facility systems.
• Support day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Engage in long-term improvement initiatives through troubleshooting.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
• Support capital equipment projects.
• Maximize equipment uptime.
• Improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and automation.
• 2-5 years of maintenance engineering or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., MP2, Maintenance Connection).
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, maintenance repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, schematic, and blueprint analysis.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy amazing benefits including a 401K match and a pension plan. Take advantage of a 50% discount on all drinks and snacks in the canteen area.

Work Environment

The work environment is fairly clean, except in the mixing rooms where the fumes are strong. Shifts are 1st (7a-7.30p) and 2nd (7p-7.30a), following a 2-2-3 schedule.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, GA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Columbus, GA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.