Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician (Nights)

Location: Augusta, GA

Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire

Pay: $40-50/hr (hourly, non-exempt) plus a $2/hr shift differential

Shift: nights 6p-6a on a 4on, 4off schedule

Industry: industrial metals processing

Department: Maintenance and Engineering

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair plant systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation
• Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, material handling, overhead and gantry crane, crushing, grinding, furnace, vacuum, pump, bag-house, silo, and casting operations as well as auxiliary equipment
• Install, maintain, and repair control systems, including but not limited to PLCs (Siemens), SCADA systems, DCS. HMIs and other automation equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on general plant electrical equipment such as starters, PLCs (Siemens), start/stop stations, motors (up to 480V)
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on control systems to ensure optimal performance reliability
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators
• Repair or replace faulty components such as motors, bearings, belts, valves, or gears, to restore functionality
• Lubricate and clean mechanical parts to ensure proper functioning and prevent premature wear
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory
• Understanding of measurement and testing devices and mechanical systems
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of electrical diagrams and/or circuits and utilize during troubleshooting
• Ensure adherence to all safety and environmental regulations

Requirements:

• 6 years’ electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a complex processing industrial manufacturing environment
• 2 Year Technical Degree in Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Mechatronics, Engineering, or related preferred (but not required)
• Intermediate understanding of PLCs, ability to access program for troubleshooting purposes (light programming and edits a plus, would not be expected to fully program PLCs)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery, including principles of operation and maintenance requirements
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools to perform mechanical repairs and adjustments
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and instruments for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, electric schematics, and engineering drawings
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (likely 6p-6a or 7p-7a) on a 4on, 4off rotation which may include nights and weekends

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical