Job Description

Overview

Martin Sprocket & Gear is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for their 1st shift team, dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components and systems. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose equipment and machinery issues to identify the root cause of failures.
  • Repair machinery and equipment as needed and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
  • Maintain facilities equipment, tools, and the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Conduct maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Follow all safety protocols, including lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Accurately document all repairs, maintenance tasks, and parts used.
  • Assist in other areas or departments as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years in a manufacturing or facilities maintenance role.
  • Ability to perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
  • Strong skills in diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
  • Basic welding and metal fabrication skills.
  • Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and CNC machinery.
  • Proficient in working with 110V, 220V, and 480V systems.
  • Physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning heavy components.
  • Able to perform tasks independently and collaborate effectively.
  • Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment.
  • Flexibility to work scheduled hours, including overtime.
  • Comfortable working in variable temperature settings.
  • Professional and respectful communication with all levels of staff.
  • Consistent reliability and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Scottdale, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 164 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Scottdale, GA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Scottdale, GA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 407 other active welding openings from 254 employers. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Mullins Mechanical (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $32/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Scottdale, GA

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