TITLE: Maintenance Technician
LOCATION: Covington, GA
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Repairs and maintains mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of production machines and equipment, and of plant facility by performing the following duties.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
- Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
- Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
- Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
- Removes, repairs, or replaces broken parts using hand or power tools.
- Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
- Identifies problems with automated equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers, making program changes as needed.
- Develops and performs preventive maintenance program for facilities and equipment.
- Diagnoses and replaces faulty, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery.
- Installs, programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. a one year certificate from college or technical school desirable
- 3 years combined experience in electrical plant maintenance, equipment maintenance (trouble shooting, preventive etc.) and general mechanical maintenance (hydraulics, fabrication, welding, etc.)
- Must have PLC knowledge. Not a programmer but must be able to trouble shoot.
- Experience in use and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and safety regulations
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from ball production employees
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Requires ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications and, other technical information
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for Medical and Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Floating Holidays (FH)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
- Referral Bonuses
- Paid Volunteer Community Service Day
- Tobacco and Drug-Free Campuses
- Employee, family and friends discount