Maintenance Technician

Metals USA Plates and Shapes, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA Plates and Shapes, Inc. in Cartersville, GA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician responsible for advanced maintenance, preventive maintenance support, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of machinery.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace components, work with measurement tools like calipers and micrometers, and help reduce downtime through preventive practices. This role requires welding/plasma cutting and PLC diagnostic ability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Familiar with machine operations.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Experience in maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, blueprints, and layout drawings.
• Basic PLC knowledge (diagnostics, not programming).
• Experience welding, torch cutting, and plasma cutting.
• Proficient with electrical diagnostic tools (thermal, multimeter, ammeter).
• Familiar with hydraulic systems and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance tasks and support overall maintenance operations.
• Support preventive maintenance systems and help implement PM measures.
• Ensure operation of machinery by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions using observation and testing instruments.
• Repair and replace defective parts with hand/power tools, hoists, and cranes.
• Inspect parts with calipers and micrometers; adjust components as needed.
• Perform general building maintenance as required.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools.
• Maintain paperwork and log information into maintenance software.
• Prepare maintenance reports and reduce downtime through PM practices.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Read blueprints

Basic PLC diagnostics

Welding/plasma cutting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostic tools

Troubleshooting

Teamwork/ supervision

Job description

Job Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing advanced maintenance operations, supporting preventive maintenance systems, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment within the facility.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Assist maintenance manager with any necessary maintenance tasks and support overall maintenance operations
• Assist with preventive maintenance (PM) systems and help implement and maintain preventive maintenance measures
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and locate sources of problems by observing equipment, listening for issues, and using measuring and testing instruments
• Repair and replace defective parts by dismantling devices using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes
• Inspect parts to determine dimensional changes using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, and adjust functional components as needed
• Perform general building maintenance tasks as required
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
• Maintain and complete all necessary paperwork and log information into maintenance software
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing information
• Support production by helping reduce downtime and communicating preventive maintenance practices
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company procedures, rules, and regulations

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Familiar with machine operations
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision
• Experience in maintenance of industrial equipment
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, blueprints, and layout drawings
• Basic PLC knowledge (ability to use the system for diagnostics, not programming)
• Experience welding, torch cutting, and plasma cutting (required)
• Proficient with electrical diagnostic tools (thermal, multimeter, ammeter)
• Familiar with hydraulic systems and able to use diagnostic tools (pressure gauges, flow meters)