Maintenance Technician I (2nd Shift)

VT Industries, Inc.; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support production equipment in our Georgia facility. You will troubleshoot electrical, PLC/control, and mechanical issues, emphasizing safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, writing work orders, coordinating parts, and communicating with operators and supervisors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience and overtime availability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years experience working on mechanical and/or electrical equipment (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting).
• Understanding of electrical circuits and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Over-time may be required.
• Valid driver’s license; welding skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems / breakdowns on production equipment and perform proper repairs.
• Complete daily inspections on equipment, write work orders, locate parts, and submit purchase orders as needed.
• Communicate machine problems to operators and supervisors and take necessary actions.
• Work on assigned work orders, prep work, and locate/order parts.
• Follow all safety policies including LOTO and confined space procedures.
• Participate in daily team meetings and learn MP2 maintenance system navigation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

PLC / Control System

Troubleshooting

Documentation / work orders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Trouble-shoot problems / breakdowns on production equipment making proper repairs as necessary.
• These repairs and troubleshooting include but are not limited to:
• Electrical
• PLC / Control System
• Mechanical
• Plumbing / Building
• Other duties assigned by supervisor or lead.
• Complete daily inspections (DW’s) on equipment in area, making immediate repairs if necessary, writing work orders, locating parts, submitting PO’s if needed.
• Communicate with production operators, supervisors about machine problems and taking necessary actions address.
• Work on assigned work orders, doing prep work, locating parts, ordering parts.
• Understanding of computers, navigation, Word/Text/XL document editing. File handling.
• Will learn MP2 (maintenance management system) navigation. Inventory/Work orders/On-Site requests/etc.
• Must complete Daily Walkthrough/Breakdown/Work Order paperwork in a timely fashion every day.
• Must communicate with other team members via written pass downs at the end of each shift.
• Follow all VT safety policies and practices including LOTO and Restricted Space Troubleshooting procedures.
• Become arc flash certified through VT’s LMS and TPC training programs.
• Participate in daily team meetings.
• Must be proficient in the use of shop equipment and hand tools.
• Must be able to work from ladders or elevated work surfaces while wearing a safety harness.
• May be required to perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment in the area.
• Will need to be able to work with production on arranging time to work on or PM equipment.
• Will need to be able to assist in other areas if help is needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment or a similar role, and/or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working on mechanical and/or electrical equipment (installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting).
• Understanding of electrical circuits and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Will need to be able to work over-time as required.
• Be dependable with a commitment to attendance and punctuality.
• Be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment including weekends (if necessary).
• Valid driver’s license & Welding skills a plus.
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries

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