Industrial Machine Technician - 3rd Shift

Prinsco, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Prinsco, Inc. is seeking a Line Technician in Valdosta, GA. Responsibilities include setting up and operating production machinery, performing maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety practices are followed.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, electrical knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills. Forklift experience is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of manufacturing or production experience may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds less than 1/3 of the day.
• Valid state auto driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Valdosta, GA 31601

Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Position Summary

The Line Technician role is responsible for setting up and operating machines on the assigned production line while maintaining safe work practices. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, and experience in machine diagnosis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Perform both scheduled and emergency/unscheduled maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, detect potential failures, and make necessary mechanical or electrical adjustments.
• Operate assigned production equipment, including start-up and shut-down procedures, in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
• Maintain production flow by keeping line speed consistent and preventing backups or product pileups.
• Perform corrective maintenance, repairs, changeovers, and block changes during production as needed.
• Support equipment upgrades and process improvements for new products or production methods.
• Identify and recommend improvements to equipment, processes, safety practices, and overall efficiency.
• Follow all safety protocols, actively support safety initiatives, and hold yourself and others accountable to safe behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, or in process of completion with a minimum of six months of manufacturing or production experience, including Prinsco experience.
• Experienced in or the ability to learn electrical knowledge for this job required under NFPA 70E electrical standard.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Maintain a valid state auto driver’s license.
• Forklift experience preferred with the ability to achieve a forklift certification.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently, 50 pounds 1/3 of the day, & 75 pounds less than 1/3 of the day.
• Using hands and reaching with hands/arms for over 2/3 of the workday.
• Standing, walking, climbing, or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for over 2/3 of the workday.
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate colors.
• Ability to work in a production environment that is not temperature controlled and occasionally in varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a loud noise environment.

Universal Expectations

• Demonstrate commitment to high personal & professional ethical standards.
• Live out Prinsco values through hard work, relationships, humble confidence, and integrity.
• Be consistent with our mission: To care. To contribute. To solve.
• Build and maintain open, honest working relationships with others, set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Work safely in all tasks, with all required tools and equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping, including a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Wear all required PPE, complying with all safety regulations and procedures.