Maintenance Technician

TITLE: Maintenance Technician

LOCATION: Covington, GA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Repairs and maintains mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of production machines and equipment, and of plant facility by performing the following duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Removes, repairs, or replaces broken parts using hand or power tools.
• Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
• Identifies problems with automated equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers, making program changes as needed.
• Develops and performs preventive maintenance program for facilities and equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery.
• Installs, programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. a one year certificate from college or technical school desirable
• 3 years combined experience in electrical plant maintenance, equipment maintenance (trouble shooting, preventive etc.) and general mechanical maintenance (hydraulics, fabrication, welding, etc.)
• Must have PLC knowledge. Not a programmer but must be able to trouble shoot.
• Experience in use and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and safety regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from ball production employees
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Requires ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications and, other technical information

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for Medical and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Floating Holidays (FH)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
• Referral Bonuses
• Paid Volunteer Community Service Day
• Tobacco and Drug-Free Campuses
• Employee, family and friends discount