Production Equipment Reliability Tech – Die Cast

Briggs & Stratton; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Statesboro, GA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep facilities and production assets in top form.

You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, perform machining and bench work to modify tools and guards, and implement preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication, basic computer literacy for documentation, and the ability to operate a forklift in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Diagnostic skills spanning mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Team-oriented mindset with clear, professional communication.
• Solid computer literacy for documentation and analysis.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Fluency in English and the primary language used in the work area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities and production assets across multiple machines.
• Perform machining and bench operations to modify/repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and guarding.
• Diagnose issues and perform corrective and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Manage statistical process control: chart, interpret, and act on trends to maintain part specifications.
• Contribute to safety, quality, and delivery objectives.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic diagnostics

Team communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Can you zero in on a hydraulic leak, trace an electrical fault, or correct a mechanical misalignment—fast?
• Do SPC charts speak to you, helping you spot trends and make precise process adjustments?
• Are you equally comfortable at a mill or bench, reworking a die or building a guard?

Is this you?

• Can you zero in on a hydraulic leak, trace an electrical fault, or correct a mechanical misalignment—fast?
• Do SPC charts speak to you, helping you spot trends and make precise process adjustments?
• Are you equally comfortable at a mill or bench, reworking a die or building a guard?

What You’ll Tackle

• Keep facilities and production assets in top form: structures, electrical and heating systems, plumbing, machine repairs, and hydraulics across multiple machines.
• Execute machining and bench operations to modify/repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and guarding.
• Diagnose issues and perform corrective and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Manage statistical process control: chart, interpret, and act on trends to maintain part specifications.
• Pitch in with other assigned duties to support safety, quality, and delivery.

What You’ll Need

• Intermediate diagnostic skills spanning mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Team‑oriented mindset with clear, professional communication.
• Solid computer literacy for documentation and analysis.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Fluency in English and the primary language used in your work area/location.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• About 1.5 years of technical experience applying mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic abilities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Lift/carry frequently 5–25 lbs; occasionally 25–75 lbs; rarely over 75 lbs.
• Stand/walk for most or all of an 8–12 hour shift.
• Push, pull, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, and reach on an occasional to frequent basis.
• Use power/vibrating tools for extended periods (8–12 hours).
• Operate motorized vehicles throughout the shift.
• Wear hearing protection in designated high‑noise areas for the full shift.