Industrial Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift

Avantor; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment at our Suwanee, GA location. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and keeping detailed machine history records.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm with overtime and occasional weekends. Strong mechanical, electrical, and PLC skills, plus safety awareness, are required to support production and keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance , mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Additional Qualifications: Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.
• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures.
• Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines; follow manuals and specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Maintain repair records and history logs; troubleshoot and elevate non-routine issues.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Provide mechanical support for production personnel; assist in troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment at our Suwanee, GA location. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and keeping detailed machine history records.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm with overtime and occasional weekends. Strong mechanical, electrical, and PLC skills, plus safety awareness, are required to support production and keep lines running smoothly.