Process & General Maintenance Lead

Nitro; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Atlanta is seeking a Process & General Maintenance Lead to support operations at its chemical and API facility. The role involves ensuring equipment reliability, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining facility safety standards. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and a commitment to safety and organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with GMP and OSHA safety practices.
• Able to read and interpret maintenance manuals, safety procedures, and basic schematics.
• Ability to read manuals, safety procedures, and basic schematics.
• Familiarity with GMP and OSHA safety practices.
• Capable of safely handling tools, ladders, and basic construction materials.
• Basic computer literacy; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs and parts usage in SAP.
• Perform general building maintenance and facility repair work.
• Identify and report hazards, leaks, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support site goals of zero accidents and zero environmental incidents.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

SAP or similar maintenance tracking system

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Process & General Maintenance Lead to support safe and reliable operations across our chemical and API manufacturing facility. This role combines equipment maintenance, process support, and building upkeep, ensuring the entire site operates efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will be a practical problem solver with strong mechanical skills, basic process knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain a safety-first mindset and enforce safe work practices in all maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Follow all OSHA, EPA, and GMP safety standards and plant procedures.
  • Perform and document lockout/tagout (LOTO) and hot work activities.
  • Identify and report potential hazards, leaks, or unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Support the site goal of zero accidents and zero environmental incidents.
• Equipment & Process Maintenance
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, mixers, and tanks.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs or coordinate external contractors when needed.
  • Support production operations by ensuring equipment reliability and readiness.
  • Assist with cleaning, flushing, and setup of process systems as required.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs and parts usage in SAP or the plant’s maintenance tracking system.
• Building & Facility Maintenance
  • Perform general building maintenance and facility repair work, including painting, patching, carpentry, plumbing, and light electrical work.
  • Maintain facility infrastructure such as floors, walls, doors, lighting, and ventilation systems.
  • Ensure exterior areas, loading docks, and storage spaces are kept clean, organized, and hazard-free.
  • Coordinate with vendors for larger building or utility repairs when necessary.
  • Support emergency and weather-related maintenance as needed.
• Continuous Improvement & Reliability
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, equipment uptime, and maintenance efficiency.
  • Recommend upgrades or improvements to tools, work areas, and maintenance processes.
  • Maintain tools, supplies, and maintenance areas in a safe and organized condition.
  • Support small capital projects and process modifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, valves, piping, and basic electrical repair.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, safety procedures, and basic schematics.
• Familiarity with GMP and OSHA safety practices.
• Capable of safely handling tools, ladders, and basic construction materials.
• Basic computer literacy for logging maintenance data (SAP or similar system experience a plus).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Basic welding, pipe fitting, or industrial painting experience.
• Forklift operation or maintenance certification.
• Knowledge of spill prevention and hazardous material handling.

Work Environment

• Chemical/API facility with exposure to industrial equipment and materials.
• Requires regular use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Hands-on, physical role with frequent walking, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in variable conditions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance