Mechanic A/Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Astrix Inc.; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Holiday

PTO 401K matching

Job summary

Astrix Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanic/Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift at our onsite facility in Georgia.

You will work to troubleshoot and repair automated packaging equipment, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility systems, while ensuring GMP and food safety standards are maintained. The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance with strong electrical troubleshooting and PLC-controlled machinery experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong mechanical skills with working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test (60% or higher).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated packaging equipment, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, motors, controls, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, welding, and basic facility repairs.
• Read electrical schematics and equipment manuals to identify and install replacement parts.
• Maintain GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards while documenting maintenance activities.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC-controlled machinery

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Mechanic A/Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Pay Rate Low: 28.00 | Pay Rate High: 32.00
A longstanding premier Food manufacturingcompany is seeking a Mechanic/Maintenance Technician to join their growing team. This is a amazing opportunity to work with a team that is developing groundbreaking products to support healthier living.

Mechanic A / Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

Location: Onsite
Shift: Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Overtime & weekends as needed)
Pay: $30–$32/hr (DOE)
Type: Contract-to-Hire (potential for early conversion)
Benefits:Medical, Dental, Holiday, PTO 401K matching

We're hiring immediately! Seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician/Mechanic with a background in food manufacturing and automated production equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair automated packaging equipment, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, motors, controls, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, welding, and basic facility repairs.
• Read electrical schematics and equipment manuals to identify and install replacement parts.
• Maintain GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards while documenting maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong mechanical skills with working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test (60% or higher).

Interview Process: Onsite interview with HR and Hiring Manager, plus a 1–2 hour mechanical assessment.

Hiring ASAP! The client is moving quickly for qualified candidates.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!