Journeyman Multi-Craft Maintenance Tech (PLC/Robotics)

Nestlé S.A.; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

12 company holidays

2 floating holidays

Company-funded pension

401k match

Shift differential eligibility

Overtime pay

Up to 6% quarterly bonus

Full health benefits

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is hiring a Journeyman Maintenance Technician (Class A multi-craft) for our Fairburn, GA facility outside Atlanta. The role focuses on reliability, safety, and performance of highly automated equipment across electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding disciplines.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and mentor others while contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits and overtime potential accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Journeyman-level maintenance skills demonstrated through apprenticeship or journeyman card.
• Industrial Technology Associate Degree or equivalent certification.
• Federal/State/City/Municipality industrial certification or license.
• Union Hall industrial certification or license.
• Professional Organization industrial license or School or Military certification.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled systems, operator interfaces, motor controls, VFDs, and process control equipment.
• Read, interpret, and modify PLC ladder logic to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and maintain three-phase motors, power distribution equipment, switchgear, control panels, and electrical systems.
• Perform mechanical repairs on bearings, gearboxes, drive systems, conveyors, and other production equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, conduit, control wiring, and motors while supporting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Utilize welding, fabrication, machining, and hand tools to complete equipment repairs and modifications.
• Adhere to all safety, preventative maintenance, documentation, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements while mentoring and supporting other maintenance technicians.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems

Welding & fabrication

Robotic systems

VFDs

LOTO compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Technology Associate Degree

Completed apprenticeship program (journeyman card)

Technical certification (industrial)

Union Hall industrial certification

Professional Organization industrial license

School or Military industrial certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Machining tools

Conduit tools

Job description

Nestlé Purina is hiring a Journeyman Maintenance Technician (Class A multi-craft) for our Fairburn, GA facility outside Atlanta. The role focuses on reliability, safety, and performance of highly automated equipment across electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding disciplines.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and mentor others while contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits and overtime potential accompany this position.