Industrial Maintenance Technician

CKS Packaging, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision. The role requires reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with the production team to minimize downtime and improve

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Troubleshooting skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility utilities.
• Diagnose issues with motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, including sensors and control wiring.
• Read mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Make equipment adjustments and improvements to support production goals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with production team to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding/fabrication

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Automation systems

Job description

(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and experience working in a manufacturing environment.

COMPETITIVE PAY BASED ON EXERIENCE AND SKILLS

Shift Availability:
1st: Monday through Friday (most Saturday's)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, mechanical systems, and facility utilities
• Diagnose issues with motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting (basic to intermediate), including sensors, switches, and control wiring
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Perform equipment adjustments, changeovers, and improvements to support production goals
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Collaborate with production team to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical assemblies
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience (not required):

• Experience in plastics, blow molding, injection molding, or similar manufacturing industries
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and automation systems