Maintenance Technician A

Grimmway Produce Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grimmway Produce Group in Lake Park, Georgia, is seeking a Maintenance Technician A to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and processing equipment, and to support overall facility operations. This role can operate unsupervised, direct and train junior techs, and contribute to a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in high-level maintenance, welding skills, and broad mechanical/electrical expertise.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of proven experience in high level maintenance environments.
• Must be able to weld/solder various types of metals with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
• Skilled in machinery operation including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals; read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production/processing equipment and overall facility systems.
• Operate unsupervised and provide direction to junior maintenance staff.
• Train and develop lower-level maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical/electronic troubleshooting

Troubleshooting production equipment

Team leadership/train junior techs

Education

AA/AS or B.S. in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

Electrical meters

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN A

LOCATION: LAKE PARK- GEORGIA

SHIFT: DAY

About the Opportunity:

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking Maintenance Technician A skilled at performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production/processing equipment as well as overall facility operation. At this level, the individual should be able to operate unsupervised, give direction, train and develop lower-level maintenance techs. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us!

Additional Info

What you will need:

• 7 to 10 years of proven experience in high level maintenance environments.
• Must be able to weld/solder various types of medals with a high degree of skill and efficiency.
• Must be skilled in all manner of machine/equipment operation, to include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production/processing machines.
• Skilled at a variety of hand and power tools, electronic meters, material handling equipment, diagnostic tools, etc.
• Ability to remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes and hand/power tools.
• Skilled at examining form and texture of parts with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of general plumbing and carpentry functions.
• Ability to fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Able to utilize various hardware/software formats not only for day-to-day operation, but also able to gain a quick understanding of technology as it pertains to production and processing equipment.
• Skilled in operating in a collaborative manner with a team attitude, while executing sound judgement and professionalism with operations.
• Must have the ability to be flexible and operate under stressful situations to focus on overall goals and objectives.
• Able to maintain Grimmway Farms confidential and proprietary information and operate with the highest ethics and integrity at all times.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.
• Remote work is not available for this position.
• Must be able to read and understand written information in English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.

What will set you apart:

• Bachelor or AA degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance.

Benefits

Total Rewards: D.O.E.

• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• Our competitive and comprehensive benefit package includes: Vacation, sick, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, FSA, tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs, discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California, continued learning and development, family events, work life balance.

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