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Overview

The Plant Maintenance General position is an entry-level role responsible for assisting with general maintenance tasks at the worksite, requiring minimal prior experience. This role serves as an introduction to the industry and aims to assess the employee's potential for long-term development within the company.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and lubricate moving parts.
  • Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to prevent component failures.
  • Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components, including conveyor belts and water pumps.
  • Perform structural repairs and replace heavy wear-parts using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
  • Adhere to MSHA and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
  • Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies and perform minor adjustments.
  • Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Experience in maintenance, preferably with heavy equipment and machines.
  • Basic understanding of workplace safety and the ability to follow safety procedures.
  • General awareness of tools and equipment used on-site.
  • Willingness to learn mechanical and maintenance fundamentals.
  • Exposure to preventative maintenance processes under supervision.
  • Knowledge of using a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
  • Knowledge of electrical equipment maintenance.
  • A valid driver's license.
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How this job compares in Norcross, 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 $25–$38/hr across 125 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 Norcross, GA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Norcross, GA right now, from 6 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 365 other active welding openings from 207 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Norcross, or widen the search to Georgia.

Vulcan Materials Company 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 (14), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), and JCB North America (8). 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, Atlanta at $30/hr, and Marietta at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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