Night Shift Maintenance Technician — Robotics & Equipment

GEDIA North America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GEDIA Georgia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team on the 3rd shift. You will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of welding and joining production equipment according to established instructions and safety guidelines.

You will complete work orders, perform preventive maintenance (PM), identify issues, and ensure timely corrective actions. This position requires strong communication, a commitment to “repairing it right the first time,” and

Qualifications

• Formal training leading to journeyman status in machine repair, industrial mechanics, electrician, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience maintaining and repairing production equipment, including robots (Fanuc experience preferred) in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with assembly and joining-related equipment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on welding, joining, and related production equipment.
• Read, interpret, and execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and systems-related issues.
• Escalate issues by creating work orders when additional support is needed.
• Ensure all repairs are completed accurately to prevent repeat breakdowns.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and contribute to an organized work environment.
• Communicate clearly with team members across all organizational levels.
• Assist in identifying and eliminating sources of downtime through root-cause analysis, including 5 Why methodology.
• Operate hand tools, grease guns, forklifts, cranes, and equipment related to maintenance and repair activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Education

Journeyman status in machine repair

Industrial mechanics

Electrician

Tools

Fanuc Robots

CMM Programming

Job description

GEDIA Georgia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team on the 3rd shift. You will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of welding and joining production equipment according to established instructions and safety guidelines.

You will complete work orders, perform preventive maintenance (PM), identify issues, and ensure timely corrective actions. This position requires strong communication, a commitment to “repairing it right the first time,” and