Skilled Maintenance Technician

Curtis Packing • Full-time • Tifton, Georgia, United States • $19 / hour • 1m ago

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly?

We're seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to be a vital part of our team, ensuring peak performance of our plant and facility equipment.

From diagnosing and repairing to installing and modifying, your expertise will be crucial in maintaining our operations at their best.

What you’ll do…

Install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment
Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and operate efficiently
Assist production personnel in change-over and set-ups
Dismantle defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas or to install new or repaired parts

What you’ll need...

Must bring:

Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
Ability to read and follow basic mechanic and electrical schematics.

In addition to the above, candidates should bring:

Three (3) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
Special knowledge in use of hand-tools and power-tools and specialized knowledge in lock-out tab\g-out (LOTO) and introductory electrical knowledge to include basic wiring principles and basic electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot moderately complex problems
Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges
Proficient in reading and following basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics
Experience operating test equipment and/or software
Working knowledge of automated controls
Ability to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoists and cranes, and maintain PIT certification
Knowledge of Ammonia Refrigeration process is a plus
Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolution
Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Advanced understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges
Understand manufacturing processes and able to inspect and repair or replace components

Preferred Qualifications:

Vocational, Technical or Associate Degree in Machine Tool, Machine Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls, Robotics or related field
Experience in electrical and mechanical trades such as HVAC, PLC, and CNC

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

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