Maintenance Technician

GEDIA GEORGIA LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GEDIA Georgia in Dalton, GA is seeking a Maintenance Tech in the Weld department. You will perform maintenance and repair of devices according to instructions, read work orders, and execute preventive maintenance.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to identify and fix issues promptly while documenting actions. The position emphasizes minimizing downtime, ensuring repairs are done right the first time, and maintaining clear communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Read, diagnose and repair joining machinery; perform preventive maintenance; read electrical schematics and documents to diagnose and repair equipment; troubleshoot machinery and equipment; communicate with all levels of staff.
• Formal training leading to journeyman status in machine repair as electrician, industrial mechanic, or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in maintenance and repair of production equipment (robots, preferably Fanuc) in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair devices according to instructions; execute work orders; perform preventive maintenance (PM).
• Identify issues and repair accordingly; write work orders to remedy issues promptly.
• Ensure repairs are performed correctly the first time and minimize downtime; recognize importance of cleaning as part of maintenance.
• Communicate effectively to support department success and coordination.

Job description

GEDIA Georgia is hiring for a Maintenance Tech in our Weld department!

In this position, you will perform maintenance and repair of devices according to specified instructions. The ability to understand and execute work orders, PM for preventative maintenance activities as well as identify issues and repair accordingly or write work orders to have issues remedied at the earliest convenience are all important in this position. Being able to make repairs correctly the 1st time and avoid repeat issues, recognize cleaning as a normal important part of all maintenance functions, and recognize communication is pivotal to the department’s success.

Qualifications:

• Read, diagnose and repair of joining machinery, perform preventive maintenance, read electrical schematics and other documents to assist in diagnosing and repairing equipment, troubleshoot machinery and equipment, communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees.
• Formal training leading to journeyman status in machine repair as electrician, industrial mechanic, or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of production equipment such as but not limited to robots (preferably Fanuc) equipment in a high volume production environment.

Knowledge:

• Advanced equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with assembly related to joining machines.
• Well versed troubleshooting skills required.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS Certs, Electrical & Mechanical Repairs, Fanuc Robot and CMM Programming a plus and required.
• Must be able to operate basic hand tools, ability to run the machines, use of grease guns, forklifts, cranes, and laser equipment related to the maintenance and repair of equipment and machines.
• Works to eliminate downtime. Identifies and eliminates sources of downtime and variation through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures. Can assist with 5 why solutions.
• Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required.

Physical Demands:

Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of a manufacturing environment. Job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant, including second story areas. Must be able to identify colors for purposes of executing machine and equipment repairs. The ability to lift 40 pounds is required.