Maintenance Technician

Conwed; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ Holdings, Inc. in Athens, GA is seeking a Maintenance 1 Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, reading blueprints, and logging repairs using CMMS.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in industrial maintenance, good tool skills, and the ability to work shifts, overtime, and on-call, with a focus on minimizing downtime and keeping equipment running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (minimum); technical school preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with PM/CMMS systems is preferred.
• 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and control issues in production machinery.
• Tear down, rebuild, and adjust machinery for optimal performance.
• Perform facility maintenance including welding, plumbing, painting, and carpentry.
• Maintain facility systems such as lighting, HVAC, and structural components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and document downtime for equipment.
• Instruct production teams on preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools and equipment.
• Basic electrical theory and OSHA safety.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, drives, relays, sensors, and solenoids.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and PM/CMMS familiarity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Tool proficiency

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Welding equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tools

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

We are seeking an experiencedMaintenance 1 Technicianto join our team in Athens, Ga. This hands-on role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery and mechanical systems to ensure consistent, efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial equipment and facility systems as well as possess a proactive approach to maintenance, keeping detailed records and work efficiently to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and control issues in production machinery using diagrams, sketches, manuals, and manufacturer specifications
• Tear down, rebuild, and adjust machinery and mechanical equipment for optimal performance
• Perform facility maintenance tasks including welding, plumbing, painting, and carpentry
• Maintain facility systems such as lighting, HVAC, and structural components
• Conduct preventive maintenance, lubrication, and documentation for production equipment
• Keep detailed repair and maintenance logs and track downtime for each machine
• Instruct production teams on proper preventive maintenance procedures
• Ensure proper use, care, and organization of all tools and equipment
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory, OSHA safety

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting motors, drives, relays, sensors, and solenoids.

• Basic PLC troubleshooting (inputs/outputs, sensors, ladder logic).
• Preventive Maintenance (PM) and CMMS familiarity

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose issues accurately without trial-and-error
• Proficiency in the use of hand/power tools and measuring instruments
• Ability to read blueprints and work with close tolerances
• Capable of working independently, prioritizing tasks, and minimizing downtime
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• High school diploma or GED (minimum); technical school preferred.
• Flexibility for shifts, overtime, and on-call work

Mechanical Requirements

• - High school diploma or GED (minimum); technical school preferred.
• - Preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• - Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, belts, and conveyors.
• - Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• - Precision alignment of motors, shafts, and pumps.
• - Welding/fabrication a plus.
• - 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• - Plastic Extrusion experience a plus.

Electrical Requirements

• - Basic knowledge of electrical theory, OSHA safety.
• - Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting motors, drives, relays, sensors, and solenoids.
• - Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC I/O drawings.
• - Familiarity with 480V 3-phase systems, motor starters, and VFDs.
• - Basic PLC troubleshooting (inputs/outputs, sensors, ladder logic).
• - Use of diagnostic tools (multimeter, megger).

General Skills

• - Preventive Maintenance (PM) and CMMS familiarity.
• - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• - Flexibility for shifts, overtime, and on-call work.
• - Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and stand for long periods.
• - Strong communication skills for reporting and coordination.

Summary

A Class 1 Technician is expected to perform solid mechanical repairs and basic to intermediate electrical troubleshooting, ensuring production equipment stays operational and escalating advanced issues as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.