Maintenance Technician

HMTX Industries; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HMTX Industries is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our warehouse and production equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, robotic systems, and related equipment, troubleshoot failures, and coordinate with safety teams to ensure OSHA compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or trade cert and hands-on experience with electrical systems, hydraulics, and general facility maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade certificate with applicable industry experience.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and repair on warehouse equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, VFDs, electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC basics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on material handling and production equipment (conveyors, wrappers, sealers, strappers, robotics, forklifts).
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify root causes to minimize downtime.
• Inspect facilities for maintenance needs, safety concerns, code violations, and repair priorities.
• Perform routine building and facility maintenance (doors, windows, plumbing, HVAC, locks, cameras).
• Maintain maintenance records, inventory, and documentation for PM and repairs.
• Coordinate with Safety to address safety concerns and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Automation systems

Blueprints reading

CMMS

Forklift certified

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you ready to join a company that’s pushing the limits of global design and innovation? Are you passionate about growing your career in a business with international reach and best-in-class talent? HMTX Industries, headquartered in Norwalk Connecticut, services a diverse range of construction and renovation markets with renowned flooring products that set the bar for quality, performance, and design around the world. With products for your home, work and everywhere in between, HMTX is helping make life more beautiful. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, exciting environment and be a part of a company that is affecting change. Whether it's transcending the status quo on design and innovation or giving back in our local communities – HMTX is always in motion. Join us today!

Your Opportunity to Make an Impact

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently. You'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and repair both production and facility systems to minimize downtime and support business continuity. Working closely with distribution leadership, safety teams, and external vendors, you'll help maintain a safe, reliable, and productive environment for our employees and operations.

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on material handling and production equipment, including conveyors, orbital wrappers, carton sealers, automated strappers, robotic systems, and forklifts.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, identify root causes, and perform repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Inspect equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, code violations, and repair priorities.
• Perform routine building and facility maintenance, including repairs to doors, windows, walls, plumbing fixtures, HVAC systems, locks, access control systems, and security cameras.
• Maintain maintenance records, inventory levels, and documentation related to preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Partner with the Safety team to address equipment and facility safety concerns and support OSHA compliance efforts.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule preventive maintenance and support the installation or modification of new equipment.
• Build effective working relationships with contractors and service providers to ensure quality repairs and continuous improvement of maintenance processes.
• Maintain organized shop areas, tools, equipment, vehicles, and parts inventory to support efficient operations.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency service requests and coordinate outside vendors when specialized repairs are required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on material handling, automation, or production equipment.
• Working knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, VFDs, electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general facility maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using maintenance management software (CMMS), mobile technology, and basic computer applications.
• Forklift certification required; experience operating boom lifts, scissor lifts, or maintenance vehicles is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

Education

• High school diploma or trade certificate with applicable industry experience in various trades.

The salary range for this role is $22 to $25/hr and a yearly bonus potential. This range is applicable for jobs performed in the Eastern and Central Time Zones. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, and business organizational needs.