Maintenance Technician I

Trojan Battery Company; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Lithonia, Georgia, is looking for a Maintenance Technician I who will troubleshoot and maintain electrical and mechanical systems within the plant. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, reporting abnormal conditions, and performing general housekeeping.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma, 6 months to 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, and good communication skills. Familiarity with MS Office and forklift certification are also required. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6 months – 1-year experience in an industrial environment working within a maintenance (electrical) department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment while performing basic mechanical and electrical repair work.
• Notice and report any abnormal conditions or failures.
• Perform machinery and basic equipment examinations and report to supervisors.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Follow and understand production daily goals and requirements.

Skills

Basic mechanical and electrical repair work

Good writing and communication skills

Basic understanding of MS Office (Word/Excel)

Forklift Certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Maintenance Technician I troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems within the plant. Maintenance Technician I maintains production and facility equipment according to company standards of safety and quality. Additionally, Maintenance Technician I supports an environment of continuous improvement by making and implementing suggestions. Maintenance Technician I follows the preventive maintenance schedule in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendation and industry-accepted best practices for all plant equipment. Maintenance Technician I complies with all safety requirements and proper use of PPE as well as understands and follows the quality policy and lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment while performing basic mechanical and electrical repair work
• Notice and report any abnormal conditions or failures
• Perform machinery and basic equipment examinations and report to supervisors
• Perform machine shop functions (sheet metal, steel layout and welding)
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment
• Follow company policy, processes, and action plans as it relates to all plant machinery
• Follow and understand production daily goals and requirements
• Perform general housekeeping
• Understand and follow work instructions
• Detect and report defective materials
• Dispose of contaminated work materials in appropriate containers
• Follow and maintain good housekeeping and hygiene practices

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months – 1-year experience in an industrial environment working within a maintenance (electrical) department as a Maintenance Electrician/Technician
• Good writing and communication skills
• Basic understanding of MS Office (Word / Excel)
• Forklift Certified