Night-Shift Maintenance Tech — Meat Processing

The Judge Group; Royston (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician for a meat processing facility in Royston, GA. You will help ensure that conveyors, grinders, slicers, and packaging machines operate safely and efficiently during overnight production.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and comfortable in a cold, fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 2+ years in industrial maintenance and PLC/electrical troubleshooting preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or trade school preferred.
• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience (food or meat processing preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motors, gearboxes, and industrial systems is a plus.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of processing equipment such as conveyors, grinders, slicers, and packaging machines.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and maintain equipment performance.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production issues during the shift.
• Maintain and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and required documentation accurately.
• Follow all safety, food safety (USDA/FDA), and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production staff to support operational goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

PLC familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or trade school preferred

Tools

PLCs

Motors

Gearboxes

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician for a meat processing facility in Royston, GA. You will help ensure that conveyors, grinders, slicers, and packaging machines operate safely and efficiently during overnight production.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and comfortable in a cold, fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 2+ years in industrial maintenance and PLC/electrical troubleshooting preferred.