Maintenance Lead

MAC Incorporated; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after 30 days

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match

Fully vested employer contributions

PTO 18 days

Floating holidays 4

Company holidays 8

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in McDonough, GA is seeking a hands-on 3rd shift Maintenance Lead with strong PLC and electrical troubleshooting experience to lead a maintenance team on high-volume production lines.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in industrial maintenance, CMMS experience, and a proven ability to train technicians while keeping equipment running and downtime to a minimum. This is a non-climate-controlled, overnight shift with overtime.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• 5+ years of PLC and advanced industrial electrical troubleshooting experience required.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining high-volume conveyor systems and automated production equipment.
• CMMS experience required, including closing work orders, tracking parts, reviewing maintenance documentation, and managing PMs.
• Experience coordinating and completing preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to train, coach, and provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Must be willing to perform hands-on maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities and provide hands-on technical support.
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed on schedule.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, motors, conveyors, and industrial washers.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Assign maintenance work and monitor completion.
• Manage CMMS work orders, PM schedules, parts tracking, and repair documentation.
• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Maintain industrial water systems, pumps, and facility equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Maintain parts and maintenance inventory.
• Enforce OSHA safety requirements and proper maintenance procedures.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Industrial conveyors

Motors and motor controls

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CMMS management

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance leadership

Electrical schematics

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Maintenance Lead McDonough, Georgia
Job Ref: 41702

3RD SHIFT MAINTENANCE LEAD – MCDONOUGH, GA

LARGE INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MCDONOUGH, GA IS HIRING AN EXPERIENCED 3RD SHIFT MAINTENANCE LEAD!

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Lead with advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience, strong PLC knowledge, and the ability to lead, train, and support maintenance technicians.

Candidates with food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or similar GMP-regulated manufacturing experience are highly preferred.

PAY & SCHEDULE

• Pay: $38.00–$41.00/hour (firm)

• Shift: 3rd Shift

• Sunday: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Monday–Thursday: 11:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Location: McDonough, GA

• Overtime: Available; workweeks are typically closer to 50 hours

• Shift Differential: None

IMPORTANT: The pay range is firm. Candidates must be comfortable with the offered compensation and schedule.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience required.

• 5+ years of PLC and advanced industrial electrical troubleshooting experience required.

• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

• Experience maintaining high-volume conveyor systems and automated production equipment.

• CMMS experience required, including closing work orders, tracking parts, reviewing maintenance documentation, and managing PMs.

• Experience coordinating and completing preventive maintenance programs.

• Ability to train, coach, and provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians.

• Must be willing to perform hands-on maintenance and repairs.

• Strong experience troubleshooting motors, controls, and industrial machinery.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical manuals.

• Stable employment history required.

• Must be comfortable working overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Distribution center and warehouse-only maintenance backgrounds will not be considered. Industrial manufacturing experience is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead daily maintenance activities and provide hands-on technical support.

• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed on schedule.

• Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians.

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, motors, conveyors, and industrial washers.

• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.

• Assign maintenance work and monitor completion.

• Manage CMMS work orders, PM schedules, parts tracking, and repair documentation.

• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.

• Maintain industrial water systems, pumps, and facility equipment.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvements.

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects.

• Maintain parts and maintenance inventory.

• Enforce OSHA safety requirements and proper maintenance procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong experience with:

• PLC troubleshooting and industrial electrical controls

• Industrial conveyor systems

• Motors and motor controls

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Industrial washers and automated equipment

• Preventive and predictive maintenance

• CMMS work orders, PMs, and inventory tracking

• Electrical schematics and equipment diagnostics

• Maintenance technician training and leadership

Preferred: Food/beverage manufacturing, GMP environments, industrial automation, welding, piping, boilers, and water circulation systems.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) eligibility after 30 days

• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match on the first 3%

• Fully vested employer contributions

• 18 days of paid time off annually, prorated based on hire date

• 4 additional floating holidays

• 8 paid company holidays

• Additional healthcare and employee benefits

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High-volume industrial manufacturing and wash operations.

• Non-climate-controlled facility.

• Exposure to heat, water, steam, chemicals, and industrial equipment.

• Hands‑on maintenance work in an active production environment.

• Must be comfortable with overtime and urgent equipment repairs.

#IND2