Facilities Technician – 1st Shift Maintenance & Fabrication

Satellite Industries; Dawsonville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Industries is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and production machinery. The role includes troubleshooting, documenting maintenance in the CMMS, and maintaining inventory of supplies.

Safety compliance with OSHA guidelines and PPE is expected. The position requires reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals, plus the ability to operate lift trucks and work at heights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and basic electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical or electrical malfunctions using diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Log repair times, parts usage, and maintenance notes into CMMS.
• Maintain inventory of facility supplies and spare parts.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and LOTO procedures; wear PPE.
• Build subassemblies (tanks, stands, etc.) and support building repair projects.
• Plan materials and order required maintenance supplies.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Lift truck operation

Reading blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Physical strength

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Satellite Industries is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and production machinery. The role includes troubleshooting, documenting maintenance in the CMMS, and maintaining inventory of supplies.

Safety compliance with OSHA guidelines and PPE is expected. The position requires reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals, plus the ability to operate lift trucks and work at heights.