Maintenance Tech - 1st shift

Royston Group; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Royston Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift to perform repair and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, inspections, and ensuring production schedules are met.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, work with electrical/electronic systems, and repair mechanical components. Proficiency with PLCs, AMMS, and MS Word/Excel is preferred, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AS degree or technical training/certifications required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting.
• PLC knowledge and programming experience preferred.
• Mechanical repair skills and upkeep of equipment.
• Millwright experience helpful.
• CNC repair experience preferred.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• Welding skills.
• Use of test equipment and bench tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Overtime availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Must understand and follow all safety requirements for operating equipment.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Design and troubleshoot PLC program logic for machine control functions.
• Fabricate and/or repair electrical/electronic equipment from drawings.
• Support Lean Initiatives through 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ACP’s, etc.
• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair the fabrication equipment.
• Perform duties to keep production rate and meet production schedule.
• Communicate effectively with all departments within the company and divisions.
• Cross-train other employees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints

Electrical systems

Electronic troubleshooting

PLC

Mechanical repairs

Millwright

CNC repair

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Test equipment

Bench tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

AMMS experience

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Education

AS degree

Advanced technical training/certifications

Tools

AMMS

Job description

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Position Summary (major Areas Of Contribution)

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of various equipment and systems within the manufacturing facility, including troubleshooting issues, conducting inspections, performing repairs and carrying out preventive maintenance tasks.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities

• Must understand and follow all safety requirements for operating equipment
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance, as required, on shop equipment, and the facilities if needed, with minimal supervision
• Design and trouble shoot PLC program logic for machine control functions
• Fabricate and/or repair electrical/ electronic equipment from drawings
• Support Lean Initiatives through 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, ACP’s, etc.
• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair the fabrication equipment
• Perform any duties assigned to keep production rate and meet production schedule
• Ensure timely and effective communication and coordination with all other departments within the company and its divisions
• Must be willing to cross-train other employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• High school or equivalent required; AS degree or advanced technical training/certifications required
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings required
• Knowledge of:
• Electrical systems required
• Electronic troubleshooting required
• Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) required
• Mechanical repairs required
• Millwright
• CNC machine repair required
• Hydraulic systems required
• Pneumatic systems required
• Welding plus
• Test equipment plus
• Bench tools
• Possess and demonstrate independent motivation to accomplish assigned tasks
• Goal-oriented team player
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to work overtime as needed (potentially some weekends, off-shifts, holidays, etc.)
• PC experience required such that basic level of skill can be demonstrated in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous experience working with Advanced Maintenance Management System “AMMS” preferred not required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequent required to stand; walk; sit; bend; kneel; stoop; crouch; crawl; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds

We are an equal opportunity employer.