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Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization specializing in industrial production, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical failures during production shifts; replace defective components such as motors, gearboxes, bearings, and sensors.
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics to accurately identify issues and solutions.
  • Safely utilize hand tools, power tools, hoists, and multimeters to diagnose and repair equipment problems.
  • Document all work order details, preventive maintenance activities, and parts inventory usage in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate’s degree in industrial maintenance is a plus.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing or packaging environment.
  • Experience working with Paper Industry Equipment and Maintenance Apprentice level knowledge is also a qualifier.
  • Basic proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Basic understanding of 120V electrical systems.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Tucker, GA
  • Shift: Tuesday- Saturday 10p-6am
  • Potential for career growth and skill development within the organization.
  • Engagement in a safety-focused workplace that values continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
401k
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How this job compares in Tucker, 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 $26–$38/hr across 100 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 Tucker, GA

Tucker, GA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 316 other active welding openings from 185 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Tucker, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), Classic Collision (9), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). 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 $30/hr, and Atlanta at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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