Maintenance Engineer

Industrial Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery and support systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production operations. You will work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, support continuous improvement efforts, and keep detailed maintenance records while adhering to all safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions using appropriate tools, techniques, and diagnostic methods.
• Repair or replace defective components such as motors, belts, gears, bearings, rollers, shafts, pumps, and electrical wiring as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for existing and new equipment, including technical information and update logs.
• Keep up-to-date records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and part replacements.
• Provide assistance with mechanical installations and equipment setups as directed.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical problems on production machinery.
• Interface with equipment operators and maintenance staff to understand equipment issues and determine corrective actions.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical/mechanical schematics to diagnose problems and perform appropriate repairs.
• Install and service a variety of systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, communications, and process control systems.
• Support continuous improvement engineers and production departments by suggesting ways to improve equipment reliability and productivity.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on systems ranging from 24V120V electronics up to 480V power circuits.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting, interpret ladder logic, and resolve control system issues impacting equipment performance.
• Perform welding tasks as needed to support equipment repair and maintenance.
• Follow all safety standards and procedures and consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills across a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency with pneumatic systems and related components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems from 24V120V electronic circuits up to 480V power systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, technical manuals, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.
• PLC troubleshooting skills with the ability to understand and work with ladder logic.
• Knowledge of mechanical components including rollers, gears, bearings, shafts, and drive systems.
• Ability to install, service, and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, communications, and process control systems.
• Strong general troubleshooting ability across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Capability to perform welding to support equipment repair and maintenance.
• Commitment to following safety standards and consistently using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with equipment operators, maintenance staff, engineers, and production teams.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills for maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Willingness to participate in skills development and technical training courses.
• Interest in continuous improvement and proactive equipment reliability enhancements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, stable organization that offers a clear growth plan with merit-based pay increases tied to skill development. The company supports your professional advancement by covering the cost of technical courses at West Georgia Tech, helping you expand your expertise while you work. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health, and dental coverage, along with significant opportunities for overtime to increase your earnings. The culture emphasizes development, long-term career growth, and rewarding employees for acquiring new skills and taking on challenges.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily on a first-shift schedule. While on contract, the standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Upon transition to permanent status, the schedule shifts to a rotating pattern of four 12-hour shifts in week one and three 12-hour shifts in week two, with opportunities to pick up additional overtime. The role is based in an industrial facility with a variety of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, communications, and process control equipment. Work is hands-on around machinery and power systems up to 480V, requiring consistent use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established safety procedures. The environment offers substantial overtime availability and a structured assessment process when moving to permanent employment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Newnan, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.