Machine Technician: Growth, Training & Benefits

AJM Packaging Corporation; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Cafeteria Benefits Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Savings Account

401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harb​

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance/Wellness Program

Paid Vacations

Paid Holiday

Paid Sick & Personal Time

Professional Development Program (AJM 

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in Folkston, GA is seeking a Machine Technician to learn and grow in a fast-paced paper-products manufacturing environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting, setup, maintenance, and quality checks on production machinery.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined with basic tools usage, a high school credential, and a willingness to advance through on‑the‑job training and potential certifications. Benefits include robust health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Ability to train on the job, with the desire to advance within the company.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Previous Factory or Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Technical certifications are a plus, including but not limited to Electrical, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, and Mechatronics.
• Mechanically inclined, and able to troubleshoot and adjust machines.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to perform all the physical components of the position, with reasonable accommodation if required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot the production machinery. Observe and visually scan machine components and/or listen to their sounds while in operation to locate source(s) of the problem. Take a determination of the trouble source and the necessary corrective action(s).
• Assess machines to examine the source of trouble. As necessary, repair or remove and replace defective parts, clear paper jams, adjust paper, or take other corrective action.
• Do the set-up and start-up/stop of production machine after any interruption - such as maintenance, changing of paper rolls or similar events.
• Check the quality of the finished product on a regular basis and after any machine down time to ensure proper functioning of the machine.
• As required, lubricate and clean machinery parts and perform any other preventative maintenance.
• As required, adjust machine components and control instruments.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanically inclined

Hand tools

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certifications (Electrical, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics)

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation in Folkston, GA is seeking a Machine Technician to learn and grow in a fast-paced paper-products manufacturing environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting, setup, maintenance, and quality checks on production machinery.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined with basic tools usage, a high school credential, and a willingness to advance through on‑the‑job training and potential certifications. Benefits include robust health and retirement options.