Maintenance Technician I

Saft; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saft is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to join our team in Valdosta, GA. You will ensure proper functioning and maintenance of facilities and equipment, diagnose issues, perform routine tasks, and assist in installing new equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics and work with electrical/mechanical systems. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of industrial experience.
• Industrial Mechanic and/or Electrical training.
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or similar role.
• Ability to use multimeters and general instrumentation (HMI, PLCs, remote I/O, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand schematics/drawings, mechanical prints.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, etc.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Limble)

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and resolve any maintenance issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
• Troubleshoot and install pumps, motors, and electrical components.
• Learn basic work instructions for unit operations by interacting with operators and engineers.
• Collaborate with team to schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Assist in installation of new equipment and repairs.
• Adhere to safety protocols and industry regulations.

Skills

Industrial experience

Electrical training

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Hand tools

PC/MS Office

Limble CMMS

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Instrumentation

HMI/PLC

Electrical components

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of our facilities and equipment. You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving various maintenance issues, performing routine maintenance tasks, and assisting in the installation of new equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2-3 years of industrial experience
• Industrial Mechanic and/or Electrical training
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or similar role
• Ability to use multimeters and general instrumentation (HMI, PLCs, remote I/O, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand schematics/drawings, mechanical prints
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, etc.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Limble)

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and resolve any maintenance issues
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts
• Troubleshoot and install the following vacuum pumps, positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, servo pumps (Hibr), AC/DC motors, and electrical components (relays, contractors, fuses, I/O modules)
• Learn and retain knowledge of the basic work instructions for all unit operations by interacting with operators and engineers as needed to support troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate with other team members to schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks
• Assist in the installation of new equipment activities and repairs
• Adhere to all safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations

Benefits

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer‑centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.