Production Maintenance Technician - 12 hours

Intertape Polymer Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in the United States is seeking a Production Maintenance Tech to support the plant's reliability. The role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment up to 480V, and performing preventive maintenance to keep operations safe and productive.

You will work with production teams, maintain spare parts inventory, and respond quickly to unplanned downtime. Strong PLC, welding, and control-system knowledge, plus the ability to lift up to 70 lbs and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, AC/DC drivers, and welding knowledge.
• Strong math, basic computer skills, and English writing.
• Able to stand, lift up to 70 lbs, and work in hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including motors, relays, and switches up to 480V.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records.
• Serve as a point person for maintenance and problem troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair forklifts, pumps, hydraulics.
• Maintain and refill parts inventory.
• Respond quickly to unplanned equipment failures affecting production.
• Communicate with operators and supervisors about issues and safety.
• Use PPE appropriately.
• Assist with related tasks as directed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC control systems

Welding fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Team communication

Heavy lifting

Job description

Position Description

Title: Production Maintenance Tech

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Purpose: Provides maintenance support for the plant.

Principle Accountabilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment including replacing motors, relays, and switches on varied machinery up to and including three phases 480-volt energy.
• Performs preventive maintenance and maintains records to ensure safe, reliable equipment.
• Serves as point person for production personnel in regard to preventative maintenance and problem equipment troubleshooting.
• Diagnoses and repair forklifts, pumps, hydraulics, and other related equipment
• Maintains and refills parts inventory
• Provides prompt response to and resolution of unplanned equipment failures resulting in production down time.
• Effectively communicates with machine operators and supervisors including equipment issues and safety concerns and in fractions.
• Properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5+ Years in Industrial Maintenance required.
• Extensive knowledge troubleshooting and issue resolution of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, circuitry, PLC, AC/DC drivers, and welding fabrication required.
• Intermediate math and computer skills and English written communication skills necessary.
• Demonstrates proper usage of personal protective equipment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lifting up to 70 lbs., and work in hot environments on a constant basis.

• Ability to meet objectives and deadlines with minimum supervision required.