Industrial Maintenance Tech

The J.M. Smucker Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,348 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking an Engineering Operator 3 (Maintenance Tech) for the Hostess Manufacturing Facility in Columbus, GA. This on-site role covers a full range of maintenance and engineering tasks, requiring independent judgment and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining machinery, reading schematics, and performing preventive maintenance on power systems and equipment. Shift options and weekend coverage may be needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electrical components (high/low voltage, motors).
• Ability to read and understand electrical/mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment (motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines) in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Inspect used parts to determine dimensional changes using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot and repair fluid and flow systems.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices using hand tools.
• Start devices to test performance and lubricate and clean parts.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Requisition supplies, materials, tools, machine parts, and other necessary equipment.
• Repair electrical equipment and ensure proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Perform bearing analysis and installation.
• Weld various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies using appropriate welding and grinding tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to ensure continuous power and air supply to critical facilities, equipment, and systems.
• Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings, and troubleshoot circuits to component level.
• Install, troubleshoot, modify, calibrate, and adjust electrical/electronic system components and circuits used in measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness, and density.
• Apply operating principles and design limitations of power distribution system components, including testing, repair, replacement, adjustment, calibration, and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as defined.

Skills

Safety experience

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post‑secondary education in industrial field

Job description

Job Summary

Engineering Operator 3 (Maintenance Tech) – Responsible for full range of maintenance and engineering assignments using independent judgment to make decisions based on procedures and specific situations.

Location & Work Arrangements

1969 Victory Dr, Columbus, GA 31901 (Hostess Manufacturing Facility). 100% on-site. 1st Shift (6am-6pm) or 2nd Shift (6pm-6am) – flexibility to support off‑shifts or weekends when required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Rate: $38.64 hourly + $0.50 shift differential. Benefits available – see https://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment (motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines) in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Inspect used parts to determine dimensional changes using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot and repair fluid and flow systems.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices using hand tools.
• Start devices to test performance and lubricate and clean parts.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Requisition supplies, materials, tools, machine parts, and other necessary equipment.
• Repair electrical equipment and ensure proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Perform bearing analysis and installation.
• Weld various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g., racks, shelves, stands for equipment) using appropriate welding and grinding tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to ensure continuous power and air supply to critical facilities, equipment, and systems.
• Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings, and troubleshoot circuits to component level.
• Install, troubleshoot, modify, calibrate, and adjust electrical/electronic system components and circuits used in measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness, and density.
• Apply operating principles and design limitations of power distribution system components, including testing, repair, replacement, adjustment, calibration, and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as defined.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently; may push and pull heavy trash carts and portable equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Previous safety experience, including LOTO.
• Knowledge of electrical components (high/low voltage, motors).
• Ability to read and understand electrical/mechanical schematics.

Additional skills and preferences:

• Post‑secondary education in industrial engineering or related field – technical or vocational training.
• Industrial electricity courses, welding, PLC, pneumatic or other mechanical courses.
• OSHA 10‑ and 30‑hour training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.