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WEEKEND INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II – MCDONOUGH, GA

LARGE INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MCDONOUGH, GA IS HIRING AN EXPERIENCED WEEKEND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC!

We are looking for a strong Industrial Maintenance Technician with hands-on electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting experience. This position involves maintaining and repairing high-volume conveyor systems, industrial washers, motors, water systems, and automated production equipment.

Food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or similar GMP manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

PAY & SCHEDULE

  • Pay: $32.00–$37.00/hour (firm)

  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

  • Monday–Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Wednesday–Friday: Regular days off

  • Overtime: Typically available, with workweeks often approaching 50 hours

  • Shift Differential: None

  • Location: McDonough, GA

IMPORTANT: Candidates must be comfortable with the weekend schedule, overtime, and the firm pay range.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

  • 3–5+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience required.

  • 3+ years of PLC and advanced industrial electrical troubleshooting experience required.

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

  • Experience maintaining high-volume conveyors and automated manufacturing equipment.

  • Experience troubleshooting motors, electrical controls, and industrial machinery.

  • Knowledge of industrial washers, water systems, and related equipment.

  • Experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

  • Ability to diagnose equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.

  • Education or certification in industrial electronics, welding, or industrial wash systems required.

  • Ability to read technical manuals, electrical diagrams, and equipment documentation.

  • Stable employment history required.

  • Must be comfortable working weekends and overtime.

Distribution center and warehouse-only maintenance backgrounds will not be considered. Industrial manufacturing experience is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment.

  • Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and PLC-related equipment failures.

  • Maintain conveyors, industrial washers, motors, and water systems.

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs.

  • Troubleshoot electrical controls, motors, and automated machinery.

  • Inspect and maintain heating and boiler equipment.

  • Support equipment installations, startups, and maintenance projects.

  • Perform general facility maintenance on doors, forklifts, and building equipment.

  • Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements.

  • Maintain spare parts, tools, and repair inventories.

  • Assist with training and supporting less-experienced maintenance technicians.

  • Follow all OSHA safety procedures and company maintenance standards.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong experience with:

  • PLC troubleshooting

  • Industrial electrical maintenance

  • Mechanical troubleshooting

  • High-volume conveyor systems

  • Industrial motors and electrical controls

  • Industrial washers and water systems

  • Preventive and predictive maintenance

  • Automated manufacturing equipment

  • Equipment breakdown diagnostics

Preferred: Food/beverage manufacturing, GMP environments, heating and boiler systems, welding, industrial wash equipment, and facility maintenance.

BENEFITS

  • 401(k) eligibility after 30 days

  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match on the first 3%

  • Fully vested employer contributions

  • 144 hours (18 days) of paid time off annually, prorated based on hire date

  • 4 additional floating holidays

  • 8 paid company holidays

  • Healthcare and additional employee benefits

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • High-volume industrial manufacturing and wash operations.

  • Non-climate-controlled facility.

  • Exposure to water, steam, heat, chemicals, and industrial machinery.

  • May require climbing into equipment, working at heights, and performing repairs in wet or hot conditions.

  • Must be comfortable with weekend work and overtime.

APPLY TODAY

If you are an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician, or Manufacturing Maintenance Technician with strong PLC, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting skills, apply today.

MCDONOUGH, GA | $32–$37/HR | SATURDAY–TUESDAY | WEEKEND SHIFT | 3+ YEARS PLC/ELECTRICAL | INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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