Maintenance Technician (Days)

confidential; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician for a high-speed food production facility. This day-shift role (4 AM–4 PM, 2-on/2-off/3-on) combines mechanical and electrical work to keep conveyors, mixers, and boilers running safely and efficiently.

You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with production and warehouse teams. Local candidates only; strong pay and benefits available with overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required (Technical College or PLC Certification preferred).
• 5+ years mechanical/electrical maintenance experience (hydraulic/pneumatic + PLC troubleshooting).
• 4+ years in manufacturing (food manufacturing/packaging strongly preferred).
• Skilled with electrical meters, maintenance tools, and metalworking equipment
• Experience with boiler/hot water systems
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to interpret schematics, plans, and O&M manuals
• Physically able to stand, bend, climb, and lift 50 lbs regularly

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant machinery: mixers, conveyors, compressors, motors, pump's
• Repair/replace control devices: switches, sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters
• Maintain oven components: burners, valves, bearings, scrapers
• Work on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power systems
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
• Operate metalworking equipment: welders, drill press, grinders, sheet metal tools
• Monitor and record environmental conditions (e.g., wastewater measurements)
• Collaborate with production, refrigeration, and warehouse teams
• Assist in developing SOPs and duty cycles for equipment maintenance
• Participate in plant safety, SQF2000, health, and environmental programs
• Support boiler and hot water systems maintenance

Skills

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

PLC Certification preferred

Tools

Electrical meters

Maintenance tools

Metalworking equipment

Job description

4 AM – 4 PM | 2-On | 2-Off | 3-On

Looking for a hands‑on role where your mechanical and electrical skills keep a modern, high‑speed food production facility running? Join a billion‑dollar manufacturer producing ready‑to‑eat and ready‑to‑cook products. This day‑shift role offers strong pay, advanced equipment, and a team culture built on safety, quality, and reliability.

Compensation & Perks

• Earn up to $112,000 total in your first year, depending on experience (hourly rate + overtime)

• Get paid weekly

• Excellent benefits package starting day one

• Stable, long‑term opportunity with a growing food manufacturer

Local candidates only — no relocation offered

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant machinery: mixers, conveyors, compressors, motors, pump's
• Repair/replace control devices: switches, sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters
• Maintain oven components: burners, valves, bearings, scrapers
• Work on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power systems
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
• Operate metalworking equipment: welders, drill press, grinders, sheet metal tools
• Monitor and record environmental conditions (e.g., wastewater measurements)
• Collaborate with production, refrigeration, and warehouse teams
• Assist in developing SOPs and duty cycles for equipment maintenance
• Participate in plant safety, SQF2000, health, and environmental programs

• Support boiler and hot water systems maintenance

What You Bring

• High School Diploma/GED required (Technical College or PLC Certification preferred)

• 5+ years mechanical/electrical maintenance experience (hydraulic/pneumatic + PLC troubleshooting)

• 4+ years in manufacturing (food manufacturing/packaging strongly preferred)

• Skilled with electrical meters, maintenance tools, and metalworking equipment

• Experience with boiler/hot water systems

• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

• Ability to interpret schematics, plans, and O&M manuals

• Physically able to stand, bend, climb, and lift 50 lbs regularly

Why You’ll Love It

This isn’t just another maintenance job — it’s a chance to work with state‑of‑the‑art food production equipment, earn strong pay with overtime, and be part of a team that values your expertise. You’ll cross‑train, grow your skillset, and play a key role in keeping a billion‑dollar operation running smoothly.