Lead Maintenance Technician — Semi-Automated Manufacturing

Char-Broil; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The W.C. Bradley Co. in Columbus, GA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to independently support semi-complex, automated manufacturing equipment.

You will maintain knowledge of the processes and equipment and may assist in designing and developing new equipment or processes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automated systems, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with engineers on new equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 3 years of maintenance experience on semi-complex manufacturing equipment.
• 2–3 years fabrication experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs as troubleshooting tool and electrical/mechanical/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot semi-complex automated equipment with quality and timely problem solving.
• Perform preventive maintenance across production.
• Expand knowledge via manuals, internet research, and internal sources; mentor less experienced technicians.
• Collaborate with engineers on new equipment, prepare documentation per standards.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and proper documents; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct equipment failure analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support process optimization through equipment design improvements and updated operating procedures.
• Assist with equipment validation in-house or at vendors; document activities.
• Enter data for tracking; other duties or on-call shifts as needed.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Welding/fabrication

HVAC knowledge

MHE knowledge

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

On-call flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The W.C. Bradley Co. in Columbus, GA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to independently support semi-complex, automated manufacturing equipment.

You will maintain knowledge of the processes and equipment and may assist in designing and developing new equipment or processes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automated systems, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with engineers on new equipment.