Production Maintenance Technician jobs in Albany, GA

Summary/Objective

This individual will be responsible for maintaining all production machinery, so that all machines continue to operate at peak performance. Also responsible for adding safety guards to production machinery where and when applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, initiate and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all production machinery/equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery/equipment
• Re-engineering of equipment as needed to better perform to company specifications
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of replacement parts and accessories
• Assist in the research of new equipment/machinery for the production floor
• Work with site Electrician, outside vendors etc. to install new production equipment/machinery
• Insure all machinery is meeting original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production machinery/equipment
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Answer production calls(via walkie-talkie) to fix issues as they arise
• Assist production dept. as needed
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher in industrial maintenance or related field, or at least 5yrs experience
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate tools and machinery
• Ability to properly maintain and operate power tools and equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand constantly, to lift 50 pounds up to 100, and to climb ladders
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license
• Some travel may be required, must be able to obtain a driver’s license

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electrical systems: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person