Industrial Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Orion Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training programme (1–3 months)

Relocation assistance

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Orion Group seeks an experienced Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Gainesville, GA. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of automated production equipment, combining electrical and mechanical tasks with preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and involves reading schematics, keeping accurate records, and supporting facility systems.

Qualifications

• Degree, technical certification, or equivalent training in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics/Mechatronics, or related discipline, or 3+ years' maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting within manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, pneumatics, hydraulics, HVAC, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing equipment to minimise downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new machinery.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Read schematics

Electrical diagnostic tools

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree/certification in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC-controlled equipment

VFDs

Multimeters/Clamp meters

Job description

Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Gainesville, GA

Pay: $32–$40 per hour

Shift: 12-Hour Continental Night Shift (48 hours Week 1 / 36 hours Week 2)

Orion Group have been retained by a leading U.S. manufacturer specializing in high-performance industrial materials and advanced engineered products used across a range of critical industries. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and operational excellence, our client is investing in the continued growth of its maintenance team and is seeking an experienced Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support its manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you'll play a key role in maintaining highly automated production equipment while working within a safety-focused, collaborative environment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of industrial production equipment and facility systems. This role combines electrical and mechanical maintenance with preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and HVAC systems.


• Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing equipment to minimise downtime.


• Conduct routine safety inspections and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.


• Support the installation, commissioning, and startup of new machinery and production equipment.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.


• Assist with spare parts inventory management.


• Support facility maintenance including lighting, HVAC, sprinkler systems, and general building maintenance.


• Safely operate forklifts, clamp trucks, man-lifts and scissor lifts as required.


• Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout maintenance and production areas.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.


• Support training and mentoring of junior maintenance personnel when required.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree, technical certification, or equivalent training in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or a minimum of 3 years' relevant industrial maintenance experience.


• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience working with:
  
  
  
  • PLC-controlled equipment
  
  
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  
  
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  
  
  • HVAC and chilled water systems
  
  
  • Industrial automation equipment
  
  
  
  


• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.


• Proficient using electrical diagnostic equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, and other testing devices.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a maintenance team.


• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of $32–$40, depending on experience.


• Comprehensive 1–3 month training programme.


• Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business.


• 12-hour Continental Night Shift schedule providing built-in time off.


• Overtime opportunities.


• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.


• Career development within a growing maintenance organisation.

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.