1st Shift Maintenance Technician – Welding & Robotics

GEDIA North America; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

GEDIA Georgia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Assembly/Weld Department on 1st shift. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair welding and joining production equipment, complete work orders, and perform PMs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Strong troubleshooting, ability to read electrical schematics, and commitment to safety and cleanliness are essential. You will contribute to downtime reduction through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Journeyman status in machine repair, industrial mechanics, electrician, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience maintaining and repairing production equipment, including robots (Fanuc experience preferred) and joining equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with assembly and joining-related equipment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on welding, joining, and related production equipment.
• Read, interpret, and execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and systems-related issues.
• Escalate issues by creating work orders when additional support is needed.
• Ensure all repairs are completed accurately to prevent repeat breakdowns.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and contribute to an organized work environment.
• Communicate clearly with team members across all organizational levels.
• Assist in identifying and eliminating sources of downtime through root-cause analysis, including 5 Why methodology.
• Operate hand tools, grease guns, forklifts, cranes, and equipment related to maintenance and repair activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Robots (Fanuc)

Joining equipment

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman status in machine repair/industrial mechanics/electrician (or equivalent)

Tools

Fanuc Robots

CMM Programming

Job description

GEDIA Georgia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Assembly/Weld Department on 1st shift. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair welding and joining production equipment, complete work orders, and perform PMs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Strong troubleshooting, ability to read electrical schematics, and commitment to safety and cleanliness are essential. You will contribute to downtime reduction through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement