3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Randstad USA; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA in Canton, Georgia is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to maintain massive aluminum extrusion presses and material handling systems. You will troubleshoot, dismantle, repair, and overhaul complex machine tools and heavy equipment with a focus on reliability and safety.

The role requires 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience, with strong hydraulic/pneumatic skills, welding, and fabrication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• High School education required.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Systems Diagnosis & Overhaul: Troubleshoot, install, and overhaul complex machine tools and heavy equipment with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical Repair: Dismantle malfunctioning machinery and replace worn components.
• Precision Fluid Power Maintenance: Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems including valves and pumps.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute PM schedules to minimize downtime.
• Fabrication & Welding: Weld, torch cut, and fabricate metal for repairs and upgrades.
• Facilities Support: Maintain cooling towers and compressed air systems.

Skills

Fluid Power

Precision Mechanics

Schematic Literacy

Thermal & Material Handling

Fabrication

Heavy Machinery Repair

Bearings & Gearboxes

Education

High School

Job description

Training & Schedule Info

Starting pay is $34.20/hr during the training period, which is M-F, 7a-3p, for ~ 90 days. Following completion of training, the new hire will then move to their assigned shift. Available assigned shifts include the following.

• Weekday nights, 7p-7a; Mon-Wed one week and Mon-Thu the next.
• Weekend nights, 7p-7a; Fri-Sun one week and Thur-Sun the next.

salary: $75,296 - $76,336 per year

shift: Third

work hours: 7 PM - 7 AM

education: High School

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Systems Diagnosis & Overhaul: Troubleshoot, install, and overhaul complex machine tools, special-purpose machines, and heavy plant equipment with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical Repair: Dismantle malfunctioning machinery, assess repair needs, and replace or refurbish worn internal components (bearings, gearboxes, and drive systems).
• Precision Fluid Power Maintenance: Diagnose and repair high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including proportional valves, servo valves, and variable displacement pumps.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute rigorous PM schedules to ensure equipment longevity and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Fabrication & Welding: Conduct structural welding, torch cutting, and custom metal fabrication to support machine repairs and facility upgrades.
• Facilities Support: General plant upkeep, including maintenance of cooling towers and compressed air headers.

Technical Skills

• Fluid Power: High-pressure ram/cylinder maintenance, oil filtration management, and pneumatic solenoid service.
• Precision Mechanics: Laser and dial-indicator alignment, large-bore bearing installation, and multi-stage gearbox overhauling.
• Schematic Literacy: Advanced proficiency in interpreting mechanical blueprints and circuit schematics.
• Thermal & Material Handling: Repair of conveyor chains, high-temperature blower fans, and press die slides.
• Fabrication: Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding plus industrial torch cutting.

The essential functions of this role include

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 12 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• hydraulic system maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• pneumatic system maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• PLC experience (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Mechanical Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• Pump Repair (3 years of experience is required)
• Blueprint Reading (3 years of experience is required)
• Valve Troubleshooting/Repair (3 years of experience is required)
• Complex Equipment Installation (3 years of experience is required)
• Heavy Machinery Repair (3 years of experience is required)
• Bearings (3 years of experience is required)
• Gearboxes (3 years of experience is required)
• Structural Welding (3 years of experience is required)
• Metal Fabrication (3 years of experience is required)
• Torch Cutting (3 years of experience is required)Cooling Towers (3 years of experience is required)
• Preventive Maintenance (3 years of experience is required)
• 3 Phase Motors (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School (required)

Are you a high-level technician who thrives on solving complex mechanical puzzles? We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our client's team. This isn't just a "fix-it" job—it’s a critical role maintaining massive aluminum extrusion presses, heavy-duty material handling systems, and sophisticated thermal processing equipment.

If you have the technical grit to dismantle a multi-stage gearbox one day and troubleshoot a proportional hydraulic valve the next, we want to talk to you!