Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLCs & Machinery Repair

American Woodmark Corp.; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Woodmark Corp. in Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. You will support safety programs and predictive maintenance to help meet location goals.

This role requires 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and PLC familiarity. Forklift certification is required or able to be obtained.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years minimum of industrial maintenance experience or technical training.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, and welding.
• Familiarity with PLCs and ladder logic; ability to read schematics and diagrams.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain; proficient in documenting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production machines and facility equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and welding systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; diagnose and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders to complete tasks accurately.
• Utilize tools in a safe manner and follow lockout/tag-out procedures and safety regulations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and adjust or repair equipment as needed.
• Operate from elevated platforms and mobile lifts; report defects and anomalies to supervisors.
• Maintain records in computerized maintenance systems and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Possess the ability to work both independently and with team members.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Welding

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

Ladder logic

Reading schematics

Teamwork / communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

American Woodmark Corp. in Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. You will support safety programs and predictive maintenance to help meet location goals.

This role requires 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and PLC familiarity. Forklift certification is required or able to be obtained.