Maintenance Technician I

M-D Building Products, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

M-D Building Products, Inc. in Gainesville, GA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and service production equipment on the 2nd shift. You will interpret manuals, troubleshoot issues, document work orders, and ensure safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, reading schematics, operating forklifts, and supporting capital and expense projects. The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to learn quickly with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Light electrical knowledge and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prints.
• Hydraulic systems knowledge.
• Welding and soldering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment using manuals, drawings, schematics, and maintenance documents.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly shop.
• Process work orders and document all activities in the system.
• Interact professionally with employees and follow directions as assigned.
• Perform installations for capital/expense projects as needed.
• Maintain and manage tools and materials; ensure proper storage of scraps.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Reading schematics

Welding

Soldering

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Maintain, repair, and service production-related equipment and accessories. Also perform installations for capital and/or expense projects (with safety as the top priority).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment by referring to operating and maintenance manuals, drawings, schematics, handbooks, code books, and any related documents to determine requirements for the functioning of components, work to be performed, materials, repair, service, and maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of the correct operation of all equipment servicing
• Perform Work orders and maintain all documentation associated with the work order system
• Receive verbal directions from others regarding operations and assignments to be performed
• All work is to be performed while adhering to all mandated Federal, State, Local, and company Safety Regulations
• Any or all other tasks as needed or related to the operation of Production Equipment
• Maintain the Shop in a clean and orderly condition. Dispose of scrap materials in designated containers
• Clean all work areas of material, parts, oil, grease, etc.
• Research and provide documentation to the storeroom of needed supplies
• Must be able to interact with employees professionally at all times

Minimum Requirments

• Minimum: 1-3 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience
• Must demonstrate ability to learn quickly with minimal supervision
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
• Light electrical knowledge - ability to troubleshoot basic electrical issues
• Detail-oriented approach - able to focus on components as well as complete systems
• Quick learning capability. Minimal hand-holding required after training period
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prints
• Hydraulic systems knowledge
• Welding capabilities
• Soldering skills (for electrical work)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for a minimum of ten hours
• Must be able to lift work-in-process, which could weigh between 50 and 100 pounds
• Able to carry 50 pounds
• Good vision/cannot be color blind
• Excellent motor skills (hand/eye coordination) are necessary to use the equipment used in this job.

Technical Competency Requirements

• Perform all work according to Code and in a neat and workmanlike manner
• All work to be performed while adhering to all mandated Federal, State, Local, and company Safety Regulations
• Forklift Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to convey and interpret explanations of problems and to receive and understand work assignments.
• Industrial Mechanics experience
• Industrial Electrical experience
• Industrial Hydraulics experience

Equipment Used

Threaders, drill presses, grinders, welding equipment, saws, cutters, hoists, power-driven trucks, shears, electric test equipment, related items, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, face shield, and safety gloves.

Tool Requirements : Employee must supply their own hand tools and basic equipment necessary for the position. The company will provide replacement tools if personal tools are broken or damaged during normal work duties.

Work Environment

Location: All Manufacturing and Distribution facilities

• Conditions: Noise levels require earplugs. Due to noise levels, verbal communication may, at times, be difficult
• Climate: The area is not air-conditioned
• Flooring: Concrete with no floor covering

Schedule: 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:00 PM); Training takes place on 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:45 PM) for the first 30 to 60 days before moving to 2nd shift

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product.

At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.

Integrity ~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.

Vision ~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.

Commitment ~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.

Communication ~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.

Stewardship ~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• M-D Building Products, Inc. offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Location: 2095 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504