Maintenance Technician

Mativ; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 34,186 - 48,689; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) savings plan with company match

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of critical machinery and equipment. This role involves performing inspections, troubleshooting, and executing repairs in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, along with the ability to read schematics and PLC code. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match. If you are ready to tackle complex challenges and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in maintenance or technical roles.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and company procedures.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Multimeter skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical equipment

Job description

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 to solve our customers’ most complex challenges.

Position Title:Maintenance Technician

Location:Athens, GA

Description:

Our Maintenance Technician position supports Mativ’s Filtration & Advanced Materials business segment. This individual will be responsible for the repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment such as bearings, piping, hydraulics, motors, pneumatic cylinders, variable speed drives, PLCs, and production machines and equipment. The shift schedule is Monday – Thursday from 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM.

Responsibilities:

Inspection

• Follow all company established methods, policies, rules, practices, and procedures to ensure employee safety, product quality, and efficient operations.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation, listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble and may start devices to test their performance.
• Observe and test electrical devices including heaters, motors, starters, relays to correct machine operation and return it to production.
• Read schematics and PLC code to understand machine operation and more effectively troubleshoot issues.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

Repair and Maintenance

• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts and lubricate and clean parts.
• Repair electrical equipment.

Qualifications:

Required

• Associate's degree from college, university, or technical school; 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic, basic programming of PLCs, and electrical systems troubleshooting is preferred.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
• Multimeter skills.
• Computer skills.
• Basic math skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with 460 voltage.

Position Demands:

Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment:

• Air temperatures can range from cold to hot.
• Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes, and odors.
• May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards.

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe).
• Safety glasses.
• Bump caps.
• Protective gloves, when performing certain tasks.
• Hearing protection, when required.
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must meet the physical demands:

• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds.
• Be able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk.
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces.
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

What We Offer:

As a Mativ employee, you’ll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP).
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO).
• Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.08 per hour. We encourage you to apply now!

Note: Internal candidates are considered with 12 months in current role and not currently in 3rd step or higher disciplinary process.

ABOUT MATIV:

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on 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.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.