Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Jackson, Georgia

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a skilled Maintenance Mechanic in Jackson, Georgia. In this hands-on and rewarding role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded professional to apply their technical skills, solve problems, and help keep production running smoothly. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below!

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment and industrial machinery to minimize downtime.
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on molding equipment and production machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repairing and replacing components such as bearings, belts, chains, gears, motors, pumps, valves, and hoses.
• Performing welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Assisting with equipment installation, relocation, setup, and improvements.
• Conducting routine equipment inspections to identify potential problems and prevent equipment failures.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Documenting maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Following all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and proper PPE use.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in mechanical or industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Three to five years of hands-on industrial maintenance or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining or repairing molding equipment in a plastics or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, bearings, mechanical drive systems, and preventative maintenance.
• Welding, fabrication, cutting, grinding, or basic machining experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Healthcare, vision, and dental benefits.
• Hands-on work with industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Opportunities to apply and expand mechanical, troubleshooting, welding, and fabrication skills.
• A varied role that combines preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and problem-solving.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability, workplace safety, and efficient production operations.

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Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry weve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe theres more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at to say hello and start building your future, together.

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Openwork is a candidate-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream job, career, or team is a really good place to start.

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Openwork is a candidate-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream job, career, or team is a really good place to start.