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Overview

Martin Sprocket & Gear is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift to join their team dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. The role involves equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose equipment and machinery issues to identify root causes of failures.
  • Repair machinery and equipment as needed and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
  • Maintain facilities equipment, tools, and 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 is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with variable temperature settings.
  • Professional and respectful communication with all levels of Management.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO
401k
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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 $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$36/hr across 136 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

Scottdale, GA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 361 other active welding openings from 212 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

Martin Sprocket & Gear currently has 2 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and JCB North America (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 Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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