Maintenance Technician

Trillium Staffing; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Metals Manufacturing Company in Buford, GA seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. You will perform daily maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a range of manufacturing and material-handling equipment, and help develop preventive maintenance.

This is a newly created role to build the maintenance program from the ground up; you will read blueprints, order parts, and coordinate with vendors while helping production as needed. Safety and quality are top priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with metal processing equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Welding and cutting/burning experience.
• Machine repair experience.
• Crane and/or hoist experience.
• Forklift/Hi-Lo experience.
• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to identify and order parts and supplies.
• Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working in a hands-on production environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing and material-handling equipment.
• Help develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform machine and equipment repairs.
• Assist with crane and material-handling equipment maintenance.
• Help minimize equipment downtime and keep production running efficiently.
• Read blueprints and technical information to support repairs.
• Identify, order, and maintain necessary parts and supplies.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers when needed.
• Assist with equipment projects and new equipment installation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with production as needed while the maintenance function continues to develop.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Blueprint reading

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Welding & cutting

Crane/Hoist experience

Forklift/Hi-Lo experience

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Self-directed

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Growing Metals Manufacturing Company Seeking 1st Shift Maintenance Technician in Buford, GA for direct-hire opportunity!

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
Location: Buford, GA
Pay: $28 - 32/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | Occasional overtime, including Saturdays

A growing metals manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its Buford, GA facility. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on maintenance professional who enjoys variety, troubleshooting, and working independently.

This is a newly established maintenance position, giving the selected technician an opportunity to help build and develop the facility’s maintenance program. As the maintenance function grows, this individual will also assist with production as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Perform daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing and material‑handling equipment
• Help develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform machine and equipment repairs
• Assist with crane and material‑handling equipment maintenance
• Help minimize equipment downtime and keep production running efficiently
• Read blueprints and technical information to support repairs
• Identify, order, and maintain necessary parts and supplies
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers when needed
• Assist with equipment projects and new equipment installation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with production as needed while the maintenance function continues to develop
• Perform other duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with metal processing equipment is a plus
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Welding and cutting/burning experience
• Machine repair experience
• Crane and/or hoist experience
• Forklift/Hi-Lo experience
• Preventive maintenance experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to identify and order parts and supplies
• Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working in a hands‑on production environment
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Opportunity to help build out a new maintenance function
• Variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and equipment work
• Growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity for a maintenance professional to have a direct impact on equipment reliability and production

If you’re a hands‑on Maintenance Technician looking for a 1st‑shift opportunity where you can make an impact and help build a maintenance program from the ground up, we’d like to hear from you!

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.