Maintenance Technician
7 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician Shift: 3rd shift on 12hr rotating 2-2-3 Job Description The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, blow mold equipment, and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role installs, adjusts, repairs, and optimizes a wide range of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment while adhering to strict safety standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, blow mold equipment, and facility systems to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance., • Ensure full compliance with corporate and plant safety standards as well as applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies., • Install, adjust, and repair blow mold machines, trimmers, palletizers, conveyors, and other related production equipment., • Perform mold and neck tooling changes, as well as pin and other equipment changeovers, to support production requirements., • Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses to maintain safe and reliable system operation., • Inspect, rebuild, and replace valves, pumps, motors, and related mechanical components as needed., • Perform routine and scheduled preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment and document work performed., • Maintain machines in optimal processing condition by monitoring performance, identifying issues, and implementing corrective actions., • Weld, fabricate, and repair various machine components and structures to support equipment reliability and improvements., • Troubleshoot and locate root causes of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on blow mold machines, baggers, and support equipment, and carry out effective repairs., • Operate blow mold or injection machines when required to support production and verify equipment performance after maintenance., • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to perform accurate repairs and installations., • Use electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with 3-phase power and PLC troubleshooting, to diagnose and resolve equipment issues., • Communicate frequently with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities, minimize production interruptions, and share status updates., • Adapt duties based on plant-specific equipment and plant design, performing tasks that align with local operational needs., • Follow instructions and work assignments provided by the Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician or Supervisor., • Perform other duties as assigned by management to support overall plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives., • Seek guidance on unusual or complex problems and apply sound professional judgment in all maintenance activities., • Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role, working with production machinery and plant equipment., • Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems., • Hands-on experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment., • Ability to install, adjust, and repair blow mold machines, trimmers, palletizers, conveyors, and related production equipment., • Proficiency in performing mold and neck tooling changes, pin changes, and other equipment changeovers., • Ability to inspect, rebuild, and replace valves, pumps, motors, and related components., • Experience inspecting and replacing pneumatic and hydraulic hoses and components., • Competence in welding, fabrication, and repair of machine parts and structures., • Electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with 3-phase power systems., • Experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial environment., • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation., • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with other departments and supervisors., • Ability to work safely and consistently follow safety standards, policies, and procedures., • Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel components, and reach with hands and arms., • Experience operating blow mold or injection machines in a production environment., • Experience working with industrial conveyors and automated material handling equipment., • Familiarity with baggers and related support equipment used in manufacturing., • Demonstrated ability to maintain machines in optimal processing condition through continuous monitoring and improvement., • Comfort working in environments where duties may vary based on plant equipment and plant layout., • Ability to seek and apply guidance on unusual problems while exercising sound professional judgment. The organization promotes a culture of disciplined entrepreneurship, encouraging team members to take initiative, solve problems proactively, and continuously improve processes. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment where maintenance and production teams communicate frequently and support each other to achieve shared goals. The role offers the opportunity to develop and apply a broad range of technical skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, providing strong long-term career development in industrial maintenance. Work Environment This role is based in a production plant environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and active manufacturing processes. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold depending on seasonal changes, and the technician must be comfortable working in these varying conditions. The position requires frequent standing and walking, as well as regular use of hands to handle tools, parts, and equipment, and reaching with hands and arms. At times, the technician must climb or balance and may need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access machinery and perform repairs. Work is guided by a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician or Supervisor, and support is available on unusual or complex problems. The environment emphasizes safety, proper use of tools and equipment, and adherence to plant procedures while working around industrial machinery, blow mold equipment, conveyors, and related production systems. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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