Maintenance Technician

Allied Reliability; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the PVB and Glass departments in Lavonia, GA. The role focuses on preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, reliable production equipment and facility systems.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues, performing repairs, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Strong emphasis on LOTO, PPE, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
• Familiarity with safety systems and LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and maintain plant equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform emergency repairs.
• Repair or replace worn components and calibrate machines.
• Log maintenance activities and communicate issues across shifts.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical/mechanical diagnostics

LOTO safety

CMMS documentation

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting equipment downtime

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job description

Main Objective

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facility systems within the PVB and Glass departments. This role supports continuous production by identifying equipment issues, performing repairs, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Learn and understand the operation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment and systems.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions through visual inspection, sound, and diagnostic testing.
• Perform emergency and corrective repairs on production equipment and facility systems.
• Repair or replace broken, worn, or faulty machine components.
• Select appropriate tools, parts, and materials based on mechanical and operational requirements.
• Align, adjust, and calibrate machine components to ensure proper functionality.
• Operate power tools and hand tools safely to complete assigned maintenance tasks.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Understand and strictly adhere to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), PPE, confined space, and all safety procedures.
• Comply with OSHA, MS, and all applicable safety management standards.
• Promote a safe working environment and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and participate in safety initiatives.

Communication & Documentation

• Communicate and report maintenance concerns directly to the Maintenance Lead.
• Escalate complex or unresolved maintenance issues promptly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Accurately log maintenance activities using paper documentation or CMMS systems.
• Support effective communication across shifts to ensure continuity of maintenance activities.

Teamwork & Development

• Work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and operations teams.
• Support and assist other team members with maintenance-related tasks as needed.
• Participate in ongoing technical and safety training programs.
• Assist with training other team members when applicable.

Additional Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 6S principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs.