Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician - Food Processing

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems in poultry processing and production operations.

The role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and plant standards. Responsibilities include troubleshooting motors, drives, PLC systems, sensors, and automation; performing preventative maintenance; reading schematics and drawings; and supporting downtime reduction

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including motors, starters, relays, sensors, VFDs, and control circuits.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Install and maintain electrical wiring, panels, switches, and control devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical components and instrumentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC systems

Schematic reading

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Welding & fabrication

Troubleshooting production equipment

Education

Technical certification or trade school in industrial maintenance/electrical technology/electro‑mechanical systems

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems in poultry processing and production operations.

The role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and plant standards. Responsibilities include troubleshooting motors, drives, PLC systems, sensors, and automation; performing preventative maintenance; reading schematics and drawings; and supporting downtime reduction