Maintenance Technician - Weekend Day Shift

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Pennington Gap (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits at low cost to employee

PTO and floating holidays

Pay-for-performance with potential for

Training and skills development

Job summary

OBE is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Weekend Day Shift in Covington, GA. The role focuses on electrical and control systems across automated production machines, with emphasis on troubleshooting, calibration, and mechanical support to keep lines running safely.

Ideal candidates will read electrical schematics, work with PLCs and sensors, and uphold reliability with a strong attendance record. The position offers growth within a global building products leader.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling electrical systems on high-speed production machines.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiar with PLCs, drivers, sensors, and motors in automated systems.
• Experience using CMMS for maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical & controls performance — Own the electrical, controls, and automation performance of multiple automated production machines used in glass manufacturing.
• PLC/controls monitoring — Observe machine operation, monitor control systems, and ensure proper function of PLCs, drivers, sensors, and motors.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting — Diagnose faults, trace wiring issues, interpret schematics, and identify root causes.
• Controls repair & calibration — Repair or replace electrical components; calibrate and test functionality.
• Mechanical support — Perform mechanical repairs to support electrical and controls functionality.
• Safety response — Stop machines when malfunctions are detected and act safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/automation experience

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics/pneumatics

CMMS familiarity

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Weekend Day Shift

Covington, GA

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Maintenance Technician is focused on repairs of components and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

This role is perfect for an individual who has attention to detail (safety, quality, efficiency), strong work ethic/reliability, and is a problem solver. A vital member of the Maintenance Department, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job Responsibilities Include

Electrical & controls performance — Own the electrical, controls, and automation performance of multiple automated production machines used in glass manufacturing.

PLC/controls monitoring — Observe machine operation, monitor control systems, and ensure proper function of PLCs, drivers, sensors, and motors.

Advanced electrical troubleshooting — Diagnose electrical faults, trace wiring issues, interpret schematics, and identify root causes of machine malfunctions.

Controls repair & calibration — Repair or replace electrical components, sensors, relays, drivers, and control devices; perform calibration and functional testing.

Mechanical support — Perform mechanical repairs as needed to support electrical and controls functionality.

Safety response — Stop machines when electrical or controls malfunctions are detected and perform corrective actions safely and efficiently.

What We Are Looking For

Electrical troubleshooting expertise — Strong experience diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling electrical systems on high‑speed production machinery.

PLC/automation experience — Hands‑on experience with PLCs, drivers, sensors, motors, and industrial control systems.

Electrical schematics — Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Hydraulics/pneumatics — Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems with troubleshooting capability.

CMMS familiarity — Experience using CMMS systems for electrical and controls maintenance documentation.

Reliability and flexibility — Strong attendance record and willingness to work various shifts and weekends as needed.

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay‑for‑performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.