Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance (vision & dental)

401K

Life insurance

Boots reimbursement

Tool reimbursement

Safety program

Per diem travel

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Thomasville, GA. The role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing overhead cranes in manufacturing environments, using mechanical and electrical expertise. Travel radius: 2-3 hours from Thomasville.

You're expected to perform preventive maintenance, interface with customers, and document work. On-site, 50% indoor/50% outdoor, with on-call rotation and occasional travel. Compensation ranges from $58,240 to $83,200 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and on-site servicing skills.
• Ability to inspect according to OSHA/ANSI criteria.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and inspect overhead cranes, hoists, below-the-hook devices, and other lifting devices.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
• Support customers by interfacing with them and the office to repair equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend repairs for customers.
• Maintain rapport with customers by addressing complaints and suggesting improvements.
• Document service actions with forms, reports and checklists.
• Ensure timely completion of jobs and keep customers informed.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Working at heights

On-site servicing

OSHA/ANSI compliance

Tools

Voltmeter

Low voltage tools

iPhone data entry

Welding (plus)

3-phase motors & VFDs

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Technician will primarily work on various job sites within a 2-3 hour radius of Thomasville, GA. The technician will utilize mechanical and electrical expertise to troubleshoot and repair overhead cranes used in manufacturing and production environments. Comfort with climbing up to cranes and strong customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and inspect overhead cranes, hoists, below-the-hook devices, and other lifting devices.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
• Support customers by effectively interfacing with them and the office to repair equipment as needed.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs for customers.
• Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints, identifying solutions, suggesting improved methods and techniques, and recommending system improvements.
• Service overhead crane systems by performing quality installations, conducting OSHA/ANSI equivalent inspections, documenting and completing warranty work, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to emergency service/breakdown calls.
• Document service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, and inspection checklists.
• Build and maintain customer confidence by maintaining good response time, informing customers of problems, and completing the job in a timely manner.

Essential Skills

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Comfortable working at heights and with millwork.
• Experience in servicing equipment or machinery on site.
• Electrical troubleshooting, maintenance technician, and preventive maintenance expertise.
• Ability to inspect according to OSHA/ANSI criteria.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hand tool and power tool experience, including voltmeter usage.
• Experience working with low voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to input work orders and job updates on iPhone and computers.
• Welding is a strong plus; Wabo certification is beneficial but can be obtained if needed.
• Experience with 3-phase motors and VFDs.
• Electrical troubleshooting ability.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefits of a company vehicle and fuel, overtime opportunities, comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans, 401K, life insurance, $100 yearly safety boots replacement, tool reimbursement stipend, incentive-based safety program, and per diem when traveling out of town.

Work Environment

The technician will work on customer sites almost entirely, with the shop serving as a storage site. The work is split between 50% indoor and 50% outdoor environments. The technician will work 70% independently and 30% with others, with flexibility in days and hours worked. On-call rotation is part of the schedule, with one week on-cycle with the service team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Thomasville, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental, vision, life, retirement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Thomasville,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.